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Prithivi testfired

Balasore, Orissa, May 12
The medium-range surface-to-surface-missile Prithivi was successfully testfired from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur-on-sea, about 15 km from here, today.

The 250-km range missile designed for quick manoeuvrability and wartime efficiency soared into the clear blue skies hitting the built-up target.

ITR sources said the missile could be used as a tactical battlefield weapon. Although it has a range of 250 km with a 250 kg warhead, the payload could be increased to 1000 kg. — UNI