What is the Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM)?

QRSAM is a Short-Range Surface to Air Missile designed to protect moving armoured columns from aerial attacks.

What is the Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM)?
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About Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM):

  • QRSAM is a Short Range Surface to Air Missile system designed to protect moving armoured columns from aerial attacks.
  • It was designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). 
  • The entire weapon system is configured on highly mobile platforms and is capable of providing air defence on the move. 
  • Range: 30 km
  • It is propelled by Single Stage Solid Rocket Motor.
  • It can engage 6 targets simultaneously.

 


Q1) What are Surface to Air Missiles? 

Surface-to-air missile (SAM) or Ground-to-air missile (GTAM) is a missile launched from ground position to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft or missiles. It has excellent acceleration that is usually guided by radar or infrared. 

Source: Surface-to-air missile | DRDO working to fix a few glitches

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