K Missile family:
The K family of missiles is a series of submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM) developed by India to boost its second strike capabilities and thus the nuclear deterrence. Information about this family of missiles has mostly been kept classified. "The classified 'K' missile family" is known as the "Black Project" which DRDO officials are covertly working on. It is reported that "the top secret indigenous "K" missiles are faster, lighter and stealthier."
The K family of missiles is a series of submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBM) developed by India to boost its second strike capabilities and thus the nuclear deterrence. Information about this family of missiles has mostly been kept classified. "The classified 'K' missile family" is known as the "Black Project" which DRDO officials are covertly working on. It is reported that "the top secret indigenous "K" missiles are faster, lighter and stealthier."
| RANGE | Weight | Warhead | length | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K-15 | 750 km | 10 tonnes | 1 tonne | 10 m | K-15/B-05 in series production. Land-based missile awaiting clearance. |
| K-4 | 3,500–5,000 km | 17 tonnes | 1 tonne – 2.5 tonnes | 10 m | As of January 2011, at least six more tests to be performed before induction in 2017. |
| K-5 | 6,000 km | Unspecified | 1 tonne | Unspecified | Under Development by DRDO |
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