India tests surface-to-surface Prithvi-1 missile

India tested its surface to surface medium range Prithvi-1 missile from a defense base in east Indian state Orissa Wednesday, Indo-Asian News Service reported.

The missile was launched from the Integrated Test Range of Chandipur in the coastal district of Balasore, about 230 km from the state capital Bhubaneshwar, at 10:04 a.m., the Defense Ministry sources said.

Prithvi is one of the five missiles under development by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO).

The 8.56-meter-long and one-meter thick missile with a launch weight of 4.4 tons excluding the payload has a minimum range of 50 km and a maximum of 150 km and the capability to carry a payload of 1,000 kg.

Source: Xinhua