Trishul is a short range surface-to-air missile developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation DRDO as a part of the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program.

The Trishul missile project was commissioned in 1983. The project was to be completed by 1992 and the missile would be fitted to Brahmaputra-class frigates as an anti-sea skimmer

It can also be used as an anti-sea skimmer from a ship against low flying attacking missiles.

Type Surface-to-air missile
Place of origin India

Service history-

Used by Indian Armed Forces

Production history-

Manufacturer Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)

Specifications-

Weight 130 kg (290 lb)
Length 3.1 m (10 ft)
Engine Single Stage solid fuel
Operational range 9 km (5.6 mi)

Trishul has a range of 9 km (5.6 mi)

It is powered by a dual thrust propulsion stage using high-energy solid propellant.

Trishul weighs 130 kg (290 lb) and is capable of carrying a 15 kg (33 lb) warhead.

Trishul flies at supersonic speed. It has a low altitude radio altimeter and height lock loop control.