Astra Mark 2 Missile

Astra Mark 2 Missile Latest News

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently announced its intention to extend the range of its Astra Mark 2 air-to-air missile to more than 200 kilometres.

About Astra Mark 2 Missile

• It is a Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missile.
• It is being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
• 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. 
• The Astra Mark-1 air-to-air missile with a strike range of around 90-100 kms is already in the Indian Air Force and is already integrated with the LCA Tejas and the Su-30 MKI fighter jets.
• The Astra Mark 2 would give the Indian Air Force an edge over the adversaries in air-to-air combat and can also be offered as an export product to friendly foreign countries.

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Astra Mark 2 Missile Features

• While Astra Mark-1 is a single pulse, smokeless solid-fueled motor, the Astra Mark-2 is going to be a dual pulse missile, giving it a higher range. 
• Astra Mk-1 is 3.6 m (12 ft) long with a diameter of 178 mm (7.0 in) and weighs 154 kg with a maximum range of 110 km. Astra Mark 2 will be a bigger missile with a diameter of 190 mm and weigh close to 175 kg.
• It can go up to a distance of 150 to 180 km and can travel at around Mach 4.5.
• It is equipped with a indigenous Radio Frequency (RF) Seeker from Su-30 Mk-I.