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Successful Flight-Test of Astra BVRAAM
Context:
DRDO and IAF successfully flight-tested the Astra BVRAAM with an indigenously developed Radio Frequency (RF) seeker from a Su-30 Mk-I, marking a major milestone in India's indigenous air-to-air missile capability.
About Astra BVRAAM:
- Type: Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM).
- Platform: Integrated and fired from Su-30 Mk-I fighter aircraft.
- Range: Exceeds 100 km, capable of engaging targets beyond visual range.
- Guidance System: Features inertial navigation, mid-course update, and terminal active homing via indigenous RF seeker.
- Seeker Type:Indigenously developed Radio Frequency (RF) seeker by DRDO.
- Target Capabilities: Capable of engaging high-speed aerial targets under varying platform conditions and angles.
Strategic Importance:
- Represents a critical step towards self-reliance in defence technology under Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
- Reduces dependency on imported air-to-air missile systems such as R-77 or Meteor.
- Successful integration with Indian Air Force platforms (Su-30MKI) enhances operational flexibility and air dominance capabilities.
- Over 50 public and private industries including HAL have contributed, showcasing defence-industry collaboration.
Development and Testing:
- Tested under supervision of Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur.
- All sub-systems, including propulsion, avionics, and seeker, functioned as expected.
- Missile demonstrated pin-point accuracy in both test cases against unmanned aerial targets.
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PYQ: Consider the statements: (2023) 1. Ballistic missiles are jet?propelled at subsonic speeds, while cruise missiles are rocket?powered only initially. 2. Agni?V is a medium?range supersonic cruise missile; BrahMos is a solid?fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile. Which of the following statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 |
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