Capt.Popeye
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Very nice! The Army's Akash TEL are far superior to the IAF's trailer mounted launchers.
@sancho
You haven't even seen the real thing yet! This is just a sneak peak. Personally seeing all the above sensor and technical support systems is better than watching the Paras do a jog/march. I am looking forward to the joint SF (PARA (SF), MARCOs, Garuds and NSG) float they seem to have every year though.
Ref: the underlined part. There is a difference between the IA and IAF wheeled launchers for the Akash Missile systems. The reason for that is that the IA launcher has to be cross-country capable and capable of sustained and speedy re-deployments. In contrast, the IAF launcher on the articulated trailer will not be required to be frequently re-deployed in operations. Also notice that the IAF launcher is in fact a "Skid-mounted" version that can be lifted off the trailer and then parked on out-rigger legs while the trailer is then available to transport more launcher units. The Mobility needs of the respective launchers are very different.