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June 4th, 2016, 04:36 PM
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Drdo astra
Hi buddy here I have come to get some basic info about Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), ASTRA missile , so can you tell me some thing for it ??
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#2
June 4th, 2016, 05:03 PM
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Re: Drdo astra
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), developed ASTRA that is an active radar homing beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM), Its is designed to be capable of engaging targets at varying range and altitudes allowing for engagement of both short-range targets (up to 20 km) and long-range targets (up to 80 km) using alternative propulsion modes: Type Air to Air Missile Place of origin India Production history Manufacturer DRDO Produced Pre Production/Testing Specifications Weight 154 kg Length 3570 mm Diameter 178 mm Warhead 15 kg (33 lb) HE fragmentation directional warhead Detonation mechanism Radar proximity fuse Engine Solid Fuel Rocket Wingspan 254 mm Operational range 80 km in head on chase 20 km in tail chase Flight ceiling 66,000 ft Speed Mach 4.5+ Guidance system Inertial, mid-course update and terminal active radar homing (15 km) Launch platform Su-30MKI (ongoing trials). HAL Tejas (expected), Dassault Rafale (expected), HAL AMCA (expected) Sukhoi/HAL FGFA (expected), Mirage 2000 (expected) and MiG-29UPG (expected) |
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