On 19 January 2020, India successfully test-fired a nuclear-capable K-4 ballistic missile off the coast of Andhra Pradesh. What is the strike range of this missile?

On 19 January 2020, India successfully test-fired a nuclear-capable K-4 ballistic missile off the coast of Andhra Pradesh. What is the strike range of this missile? Correct Answer 3,500 km

The correct answer is 3,500 km.
  • India successfully test-fired nuclear-capable, K-4 ballistic missile off the coast of Andhra Pradesh on January 19, 2020.
  • It had a strike range of 3500km.
  • The missile was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
  • The K-4 ballistic missile was launched from an underwater platform in the sea.
  • Significance: The missile launch is aimed at strengthening India’s capabilities to hit enemy targets from submarines. With this, India has moved a step further in inducting the ballistic missile on the INS Arihant class of nuclear submarines.

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