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, Russian Federation[4][5] and North Korea.[6]
Intermediate-range Ballistic Missile Media
Agni-IV missile being launched from Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha, India.
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References
- ↑ A Dictionary of Aviation, David W. Wragg. ISBN 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. Retrieved 2016-03-25.
- ↑ Ballistic missile Agni-IV test-fired as part of user trial - Times of India. The Times of India. Retrieved 2016-03-25.
- ↑ Putin touts Russia's new missile and delivers a menacing warning to NATO (in en). AP News (2024-11-21). Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ↑ Putin says Russia hit Ukraine with new intermediate-range ballistic missile (in en-GB). BBC News. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ↑ North Korea's Ballistic Missile Program. National Committee on North Korea. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
