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The indigenously developed Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missile, Astra, was successfully launched from Sukhoi-30 fighter aircraft to hit a simulated target at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur in Odisha on Wednesday.
The missile was tested to prove the manoeuvring capability against a simulated target and also to validate various subsystems. All the subsystems like propulsion, navigation, guidance as also the smooth separation of the missile from the aircraft were proved, according to Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) sources.
BALASORE: India Thursday successfully test-fired beyond visual range air-to-air missile (BVRAM) Astra from fighter aircraft Sukhoi. The indigenously built world class missile was flight tested in full operational configuration against a live target propelling its quick induction in the armed forces.
Defence sources said, the missile was launched from Sukhoi 30 MKI aircraft at about 12.30 pm and it successfully hit pilot less target aircraft (PTA) off the Odisha coast. On Wednesday, the missile was fired against a simulated target. The test conducted as part of induction phase trial was aimed at checking the control system and its stability which were validated during the experiment. Once operational, this futuristic weapon will propel India into an elite club of countries such as the US, Russia, France and Israel.
Director of Chandipur based Integrated Test Range (ITR) MVKV Prasad said the missile hit the live target at long range and met all the mission objectives. “The test is successful. The missile has demonstrated its repeatability, robustness and endurance capability,” he said. The indigenously developed Astra is designed for an 80-km range in head-on mode and 20 km-range in tail-chase mode. As an anti-aircraft missile it can be fired after receiving a signal from the far away target through its onboard manoeuvres based on radio frequency.
Source ?? [ Will help while throwing it on trolls face ]1. Maitri missile project is now cleared by DAC and is confirmed. So new SRSAM for the IN and IA and Barak 1 getting a replacement.
This layered missile defence will consist of 40 missiles.
2. Avionic integration, Seeker Evaluation, Flight trial from Su 30 MKI and BVRAAM was tested successfully for Astra. Next phase is induction into IAF.
3. New Generation Anti-Radiation Missile (NGARM) is being developed for 100 Km range.
4. PGMs that are small enough to fit onto Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) were tested successfully with Mirach UAV (father of Lakshya)
5. 40 Rockets of Pinaka -Mk II with range of 60 km already tested. Design frozen.
Lots of good news
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Why can't we use AAD as a long range SAM in Indian Navy ships?
At a glance, it looks as good as the Chinese HQ-9 if not better.
Wikipedia
Advanced Air Defence (AAD)
Weight 1,200 kg
Length 7.5 m
Diameter <0.5 m
Detonation mechanism Kinetic Kill (Hit-to-Kill)
Engine Single Stage[19]
Propellant Solid fuel
Flight ceiling 30 km
Operational range 150-200 km
Speed Mach 4.5
Guidance system Inertial Navigation System, Mid-course update, Active radar homing(Terminal phase)
Launch platform Tatra TEL 8 × 8;
Manoeuvrability g-limits between +25 to +30g
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HQ-9
Weight 1300 kg
Length 6.8 m
Warhead weight 180 kg
Engine Two-stage solid propellant rocket
Operational range 200 km (slant range)
Flight ceiling 27 km (88,582 ft)
Speed Mach 4.2
Guidance system Inertial guidance with mid-course update and terminal active radar homing
Launch platform Taian TAS5380 8×8 transporter erector launcher (TEL)
Type 052C destroyer
Type 052D destroyer
Type 055 destroyer