At a speed of 2.4 km per second, find out the features of the 'heroic' missile that will join the army.

New Delhi, October 6, 2020, Tuesday

Amid tensions with China, India is now accelerating the deployment of state-of-the-art weapons.

India has also recently tested some missiles, the latest of which was a heroic missile. Due to some of the features of this missile, it can be dangerous to the enemy. India has allowed it to be incorporated into the army. The missile can be launched from a submarine. The heroic missile is a version launched from the ground.

It was secretly tested by India in Barasor, Orissa. However, where it will be deployed will now be decided by the Indian Strategic Forces Command. One of the features of the heroic missile is that it can be placed in a composite canister. The missile can cover a distance of 2.4 km per second at an altitude of 50 km. When hitting a target, its speed is four times that of sound. The warhead on it is 160 kg. Its speed allows it to detect and track enemy radar. It only takes 400 seconds to intercept.

The two-stage missile is ballistic but has the features of a cruise missile, which allows it to locate the target by guiding it. It is also capable of carrying a nuclear bomb.