Supersonic interceptor missile successfully test fired

India Test-Fires Indigenously Developed Interceptor Missile

Question: When did India successfully test-fired indigenously developed interceptor missile?

(a) 22 November 2015
(b) 21 November 2015
(c) 15 November 2015
(d) 18 November 2015

Ans (a)

Related facts:

  • On 22 November 2015 indigenously developed supersonic interceptor missile was successfully test fired from the Abdul Kalam Island (Wheeler Island) a test range off the coast of Odisha.
  • The interceptor is known as Advanced Air Defence (AAD) missile
  • The major feature of the missile is that it is capable of destroying any incoming ballistic missile from the enemy.
  • After getting signals from tracking radars, the interceptor, positioned at Abdul Kalam Island (Wheeler Island), roared through its trajectory to destroy the incoming missile mid-air, in an endo-atmospheric altitude .
  • The interceptor is a 7.5-meter long single stage solid rocket propelled guided missile equipped with a navigation system.
  • It is also equipped with a hi-tech computer and an electro-mechanical activator.

Reference:

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/india-testfires-indigenously-developed-interceptor-missile/article7905329.ece

http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/odisha-india-test-fires-indigenously-developed-interceptor-missile/

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2015-11/22/c_134842405.htm