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Types of Missiles (UPSC)

Based on Launch Platform

Surface-to-Surface (SSM) → Agni-V

Surface-to-Air (SAM) → Akash

Air-to-Air (AAM) → Astra

Air-to-Surface (ASM) → BrahMos

Submarine-Launched (SLBM) → K-4

Based on Trajectory

Ballistic Missile → follows parabolic path

Example: Agni-V

Cruise Missile → low altitude, highly accurate

Example: BrahMos

Based on Speed

Subsonic (< Mach 1)

Supersonic (> Mach 1)

Hypersonic (> Mach 5)

Example: Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle