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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