Hypersonic Missile Race: Avangard, Agni-V, DF-41 & Trident-2 Redefine Global Power
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News18•19-02-2026, 10:37
Hypersonic Missile Race: Avangard, Agni-V, DF-41 & Trident-2 Redefine Global Power
•Russia's Avangard missile boasts speeds up to Mach 27 (33,000 KMPH), making it nearly impossible to intercept due to its in-flight maneuverability.
•India's Agni-5 ballistic missile, with a Mach 24 speed and 5,000+ km range, significantly boosts the nation's strategic deterrence.
•China's DF-41 ICBM, capable of Mach 25 and 15,000 km range, uses MIRV technology for multiple nuclear warheads, enhancing its strategic power.
•US Trident II D5 and Minuteman III missiles are critical components of America's nuclear triad, ensuring strategic deterrence with ranges up to 12,000-13,000 km.
