Medium-range ballistic missile
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A medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM), is a type of ballistic missile with medium range, this last classification depending on the standards of certain organizations. Within the U.S. Department of Defense, a medium range missile is defined by having a maximum range of between 1,000 and 3,000 km1. In modern terminology, MRBMs are part of the wider grouping of theatre ballistic missiles, which includes any ballistic missile with a range of less than 3,500 km.
Specific MRBMs
- Agni II (2,000–3,000 km)(India)
- Agni IV (2,500-3,500 km)(India)
See also
References
- "Ballistic and Cruise Missile Threat", National Air and Space Intelligence Center 1031-0985-06
Categories:
- Ballistic missiles
- Medium-range ballistic missiles
- Theatre ballistic missiles
- Guided missile stubs
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