PSLV missile ?

vrus · May 9th, 2005

I was just wondering,
the Indian satellite launcher Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) has been very successful so far. It can carry a payload of about 1000 kg. So my question is can it be equipped with a nuclear warhead and made a missile ?

**kashifshahzad** · May 9th, 2005

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Originally Posted by vrus

I was just wondering,
the Indian satellite launcher Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) has been very successful so far. It can carry a payload of about 1000 kg. So my question is can it be equipped with a nuclear warhead and made a missile ?

PLz post some link related to this then the discussion will continue

aaaditya · May 9th, 2005

india's agni uses slv3 stage i beleive pslv stage can be usefull for an icbm,by the way for more information on indian space launchers you can refer to bharat-rakshak.com,and also refer to the bharat-rakshak.com for info on missiles ,technically yes a satellite launcher can be developed into a missile.bharat-rakshak.com is better and more informative than the www.isro.org

**srirangan** · May 10th, 2005

Technically the PSLV could be modified into a ICBM/ And India has had this capability for quite a while now, so the answer to your question is a yes.

vrus · May 10th, 2005

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Originally Posted by kashifshahzad

PLz post some link related to this then the discussion will continue

It was on the homepage yesterday. Don't know if its still there.

**kashifshahzad** · May 10th, 2005

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Technically the PSLV could be modified into a ICBM/ And India has had this capability for quite a while now, so the answer to your question is a yes.

Sri why do India need an ICBM ???

**srirangan** · May 10th, 2005

India doesn't, which is why they haven't been pursued. Just that the capability exists.

aaaditya · May 10th, 2005

india needs an icbm against china thus india will acquire the ability to strike very deep in china(mutually acquired destruction)

**srirangan** · May 10th, 2005

MAD is already in effect wrt India-China.

**kashifshahzad** · May 11th, 2005

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MAD is already in effect wrt India-China.

Sri what is MAD

Do increase the range of your IRBM's no need to jump to acquire an ICBM simply waste of money . Increase in defence budjet for ICBM will give rise in the number of your enemies and other will make efforts to do the same i know you are one step forward

gf0012-aust · May 11th, 2005

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Sri what is MAD

mutually assured destruction = no winner

**srirangan** · May 12th, 2005

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mutually assured destruction = no winner

Welcome back Gf!

gf0012-aust · May 12th, 2005

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Welcome back Gf!

thx matey, except I'm not really back. I'm off to IMDEX in Singapore on Tuesday, and then back to Europe. The bloody dog had almost forgotten what I look like.

ajay_ijn · June 3rd, 2005

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Originally Posted by srirangan

India doesn't, which is why they haven't been pursued. Just that the capability exists.

I don't think we have full capability,it will take 2 to 3 years to develop and test an ICBM.
Can CARTOSAT(Satellite carried by PSLV) be used for Spying purpose.
It resolution very high compared other India satellites.

aaaditya · June 3rd, 2005

cartosat can be used for mapping purposes hence iam sure it shall have advantages from a millitary perspective(it can b eused for providing imagery for the cruise missiles or terrain map for special forces

and infantry and armor)