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Detailed explanation-1: -Agni-V is a land based nuclear capable intercontinental ballistic missile ICBM developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India. The missile has a range of more than 7, 000 kilometers. Chinese researchers allege that the missile has the range of 8, 000 kilometers.

Detailed explanation-2: -The newly tested Agni-5 missile is capable of striking targets beyond the range of 7, 000 kms. India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)-developed missile has been reduced in weight as well by replacing steel with composite materials, as per sources in the defence establishment.

Detailed explanation-3: -Agni I: Range of 700-800 km. Agni II: Range more than 2000 km. Agni III: Range of more than 2, 500 Km. Agni IV: Range is more than 3, 500 km and can fire from a road mobile launcher.

Detailed explanation-4: -India on Thursday successfully test-fired nuclear-capable ballistic missile Agni-V that can strike targets at ranges up to 5, 000 km, marking a significant boost to the country’s strategic deterrence, people familiar with the development said.

Detailed explanation-5: -The answer to this question is yes, the ballistic missile can take on China with ease. The range of the Agni V ballistic missile is somewhere between 5, 000 to 8, 000 km, which means that it can easily target any part of the Chinese mainland. It can also cover areas in entire Europe.