It was first test-fired on January 27, 1996 and the development stages were completed in 2004. It is a single stage liquid-fuelled missile having a maximum warhead mounting capability of 500 kg, but with an extended range of 250 kilometres.
The missile has the features to deceive Anti Ballistic Missiles. Prithvi II was successfully test fired again on 25 August 2012 covering its full range of 350 kilometers,and again on 4 October 2012 yielding same results.
