Intermediate-range ballistic missile
An intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) is a ballistic missile with a range of 3,000–5,500 km (1,864–3,418 miles), between a medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) and an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).[1]
IRBMs are currently operated by the People's Republic of China, India,[2][3] Israel, and North Korea.[4]
Intermediate-range Ballistic Missile Media
MRBM (Medium range ballistic missiles) and IRBM (Intermediate range ballistic missiles) Comparison.
References
- ↑ A Dictionary of Aviation, David W. Wragg. ISBN 10: 0850451639 / ISBN 13: 9780850451634, 1st Edition Published by Osprey, 1973 / Published by Frederick Fell, Inc., NY, 1974 (1st American Edition.), Page 166.
- ↑ "Indian Army Successfully Test Fires Nuke-Capable Agni-IV Missile". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 2016-04-05. Retrieved 2016-03-25.
- ↑ "Ballistic missile Agni-IV test-fired as part of user trial - Times of India". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 2016-01-21. Retrieved 2016-03-25.
- ↑ "North Korea's Ballistic Missile Program" (PDF). National Committee on North Korea. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-02-22. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
