Rafael offers Next Gen I-Derby ER BVRAAM to India

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Rafael offers Next Gen I-Derby ER BVRAAM to India
Published June 20, 2015 | By admin
SOURCE : IDRW NEWS NETWORK (INN)

I-Derby ER (left) and Python 5 (right)

Oron Oriol, Executive Vice President of Business Development & Marketing at Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd on sidelines of Paris Airshow 2015 unveiled new long-range air-to-air missile I-Derby ER BVRAAM, this new addition increases the range of the I-Derby ER beyond 100 km, significantly more than its current “short/medium” range capability.

Oriol also confirmed that new I-Derby Extended Range (ER) BVRAAM has been offered to India for the next generation LCA Tejas (MK-2) / AMCA. India already is integrating Rafael fifth generation short range Python-5 missiles on LCA Tejas and Indian Navy is already using I-Derby missiles with Sea Harriers.

I-Derby Extended Range (ER) is the latest variant coming from the legendary Derby missile family which was first introduced in mid-1990s. ER uses a unique Dual Pulse rocket motor, enabling it to extend interception range up to 100 km. The missile also boasts of features which are LOAL and Lock On Before Launch (LOBL) capability and all-weather operation and Look down/Shoot-down.

The second pulse motor is initiated by the missile’s flight control system [auto pilot] when the missile is closing on its target and needs rapid acceleration to force a No escape Zone on its target. New Seeker is derived from Tamir missile which is used in Iron Dome Interceptor system.

India will be using an Isreali provided AESA radar for LCA Tejas 1P and Tejas MK-2 and integration of Israeli-made BVRAAM will be much smoother then integration of missiles from a different country. India also will be adding Indigenously developed Astra BVRAAM missile next on LCA Tejas next year onwards once it clears Pre-induction trails currently been carried out from IAF’s Sukhoi-30s.

 

[[Bregs]]

This is a welcome news, derby is already in service and now they offering latest version

 

[GURU DUTT]

Old News India is already testing Derby ER on tejas look at thelast line

I-Derby ER – All New Performance | Paris Air Show 2015 content from Aviation Week

whatsmore .....Derby ER iscompatiable toany fighter platform which uses Derby meaning even owr Sea Harriers , Jags , Bisons will also have it + its quite cheap than comparable western BVRs like MICA, AIM9 ,AMRAAM or even meteore

The new seeker is lighter and more compact than its predecessor, thus clearing valuable space which has been used by the missile designers to increase the propulsion system by adding a second mode (kick), accelerating the missile at the terminal phase of the flight. This new addition increases the range of the I-Derby ER beyond 100 km., significantly more than its current “short/medium” range capability.

This “second kick” greatly improves the missile’s performance. “This phase is not serial, but operates independently of the primary rocket propulsion as it is activated at any time during the fight, by the flight control system.” Yaniv explains. The second pulse would likely kick in when the missile is closing on its target, accelerating it and increasing its kinematic envelope, thus increasing its “no escape zone”.

The use of SDR technology means the missile seeker can be reprogrammed with software upgrades including new waveforms, duty cycles and processing techniques, addressing new threats, countermeasures and techniques that may evolve through its lifespan of 20-30 years.



Another advantage of the I-Derby ER is its ability to lock onto targets before and after launch, enabling the aircraft to engage targets at all ranges.

Currently completing development, I-Derby ER will soon be available for delivery for new orders, or replacement of existing stocks. “We already have several customers seeking long-range intercept capabilities, some are looking at I-Derby ER as the most suitable and affordable solution for their requirements,” says RAFAEL.

A major advantage of the I-Derby ER is that it uses the same missile envelope. Unlike the AAIM-120D or Meteor, I-Derby ER will be compatible with aircraft currently cleared to carry Derby. RAFAEL claims it will be able to deliver 80% of the Meteor’s performance at a third of its cost. It is also superior to the AIM-120C7 and more affordable, the company claims. Already cleared on F-16 (Block 52), F-5E, Kfir and Sea Harrier, I-Derby ER integration tests are currently under way on the Indian Tejas LCA.

 

[Indian Patriot]

India should buy it. National security is more important than crony indigenisation.

 

[Kinetic]

Astra mk-2 is coming, so now everyone will come with their equivalents!! US, Russia, France all will offer now. Just wait.

 

[The Huskar]

How does it compare to Astra MK2

 

[Kinetic]

How does it compare to Astra MK2

They are having almost same range.