Generation 2.0: Akash Mk-2

[CONNAN]

Generation 2.0: Akash Mk-2 idrw.org



BY: IDRW NEWS NETWORK

Development work for Akash Mk-2 variant has begun, since recently Ministry of Defence officially granted funds and permission for its further development. Lately Akash Mk-1 has successfully demonstrated its ability in recently held user trials and Air force and Indian army has placed orders for procurement of Akash Sam Batteries.

Work on improvement of Akash SAM has been underway for a decade now and newer technology has been developed and DRDO is confident to field and test new Akash Mk-2 within 3 year period, major changes that Akash MK-2 will have is the range of missile, Army and Air force wants Akash MK-2 to have range of 40 to 60 km from its current range (Akash MK-1) of just 25 km. for that DRDO has been working on using better composite booster with lengthened booster section to achieve the desired range .According to sources DRDO will not have much difficulty in extended range of the Missile system but DRDO will have other set of problems in support systems.

Akash MK-1 is guided by phased array fire control radar called Rajendra BSR (Battery Surveillance Radar) which is PESA radar, while Akash Mk-2 will have a Rajendra derivative AESA radar to perform the same role, AESA radar will give it better tracking, and engagement functions. Work on AESA variant has begun and almost nearing completion, DRDO is also working on an AESA variant of Rajendra to be used as Weapons locating Radar (WLR); recently developed Rajendra WLR is based on PESA technology.

 

[farhan_9909]

Good for india

 

[IndianArmy]

Wonderful, If India can equip its forces with Indigenous products, then we can do wonders with the defense budget we have

 

[farhan_9909]

So if its range is between 40-60 then it is comparable to SPADA MISSILE

wy the hell our govt is nt investing in any indigious SAM program

 

[IndianArmy]

So if its range is between 40-60 then it is comparable to SPADA MISSILE

wy the hell our govt is nt investing in any indigious SAM program

Yes, But is spada using Pesa or Aesa?

 

[gowthamraj]

So if its range is between 40-60 then it is comparable to SPADA MISSILE

wy the hell our govt is nt investing in any indigious SAM program

No sir i think akash mk-1 which now inducted and spada have same range . . Ie . . 25 to 30 kilometer

 

[farhan_9909]

i dnt knw about Spada 2000 radar


bt SPADA 2000 range is 60km

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i dnt knw about Spada 2000 radar


bt SPADA 2000 range is 60km

 

[KS]

Good for India...of all the defense products...the most we have to concentrate are missiles..
Tomorrow's war will be faught with planes,tanks etc..But we neednt fight the war(enemy will not dare to attack) if we have enough missiles.

 

[gogbot]

while Akash Mk-2 will have a Rajendra derivative AESA radar to perform the same role, AESA radar will give it better tracking, and engagement functions. Work on AESA variant has begun and almost nearing completion, DRDO is also working on an AESA variant of Rajendra to be used as Weapons locating Radar (WLR); recently developed Rajendra WLR is based on PESA technology.

I had no idea , we were so far along with out radar technology development.
good news indeed.

 

[Kinetic]

Work on Akash-2 started way back in 2004/5 or before as far as I remember. Thy have done lot of work on it. Also all the building block for AESA are also ready. DRDO can achieve it in 3 years.

i dnt knw about Spada 2000 radar


bt SPADA 2000 range is 60km

---------- Post added at 10:39 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:38 AM ----------

i dnt knw about Spada 2000 radar


bt SPADA 2000 range is 60km

SPADA 2000 has a range of 20+ km.

Manufacturer's site:

http://www.mbda-systems.com/mbda/site/docs_wsw/fichiers_communs/docs/pdf07_spada2000.pdf

 

[hal-fgfa]

Aesa in devlopemnt......m never heart that
well its good.....hope we can make it on time ...thts the big question .

 

[Indian-Devil]

They should add seeker also in Mk-II version for Akash so that missile itself will be able to work on Fire n forgot way in 10-15 kms near to its target. Infact they should add seeker to Mk-I also in second batch of missiles. It will make Akash more deadly like other advance SAMs.

 

[IndianArmy]

Aesa in devlopemnt......m never heart that
well its good.....hope we can make it on time ...thts the big question .

Yes, India had developed PESA radar Ragendra , Next AESA of which nearly finished, will be AESA Rajendra

 

[flaming arrow]

This was coming,as it was on the cards the so called termed failed missiles have come of age.......now its time that DRDO does some good PR work so that it can attract countries to purchase this system..the last years Aero india was on such ideal platform when IAF had placed orders for 750 akash mkI....congratulation to INDIAN MEMBERS AND DRDO.... its a deligt these days to read defence.pk good news pouring frm all sides,AGNI V,AIR LAUNCHED BHRAMOS BY 2012,AKASHMKII, AND ARJUN MK2.....

 

[farhan_9909]

Work on Akash-2 started way back in 2004/5 or before as far as I remember. Thy have done lot of work on it. Also all the building block for AESA are also ready. DRDO can achieve it in 3 years.



SPADA 2000 has a range of 20+ km.

Manufacturer's site:

http://www.mbda-systems.com/mbda/site/docs_wsw/fichiers_communs/docs/pdf07_spada2000.pdf

Spada 2000 Advanced Air Defence System - Army Technology
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'its 60km sir jii