Astra Missile

Astra is an indigenously developed beyond-visual-range (BVR) air-to-air missile designed to be launched from fighter aircraft for engaging aerial targets at long distances. Read more about Astra Missile, Type, Range, Manufacturer, Latest News

Astra Missile

Astra Missile Latest News

Recently, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) & Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted the flight-test of Astra missile.

About Astra Missile

It is an indigenous Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air missile (BVRAAM).

Features of Astra Missile

  • It is equipped with indigenous Radio Frequency (RF) Seeker from Su-30 Mk-I.
  • It has a range exceeding 100 kms and is equipped with state-of-the art guidance and navigation system.
  • In addition to various laboratories of DRDO, more than 50 public and private industries including Hindustan Aeronautics Limited have contributed towards successful realisation of the weapon system. 
  • Targets achieved
    • During the tests, two launches were carried out against high-speed unmanned aerial targets at different ranges, target aspects and launch platform conditions.
    • In both the cases, the missiles destroyed the targets with pin-point accuracy.
    • During the tests, all subsystems performed as per expectations including the RF seeker which has been indigenously designed & developed by DRDO.
    • The flawless performance of the Astra weapon system was validated through flight data captured by Range Tracking instruments deployed by Integrated Test Range, Chandipur. These successful flight tests have re-established the accuracy and reliable performance of Astra weapon system with indigenous seeker.

Source: PIB

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