Astra (missile) - Wikipedia
Astra (Sanskrit: "Weapon") is an Indian family of all weather beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation. Different missiles of this family are capable of engaging targets at varying distances of 500 m …
Astra Beyond Visual Range (BVR) Air-to-Air Missile
Jun 21, 2021 — Astra is India’s first beyond-visual-range (BVR) air-to-air missile indigenously designed and developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It is intended to engage and destroy aerial targets with high manoeuvrability and supersonic speeds.
Astra Mk2: India’s Affordable Air Dominance air-to-air missile in …
Aug 19, 2023 — The Astra Mk2, set to be a game-changer in the field of aerial combat, boasts an impressive range of over 160km. However, what sets it apart is its striking affordability when compared to the European Meteor missiles, which are presently integrated into the Rafale fighter jets as part of a 2016 deal with French manufacturer Dassault.
Explained: Astra Mk-1 air-to-air missile — features, strategic ...
May 31, 2022 — Explained: Astra Mk-1 air-to-air missile — features, strategic significance. The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract for supply of the indigenously built missile. A look at the history of its development, and its capabilities.
ASTRA | Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO
ASTRA is a Beyond Visual Range (BVR) class of Air-to-Air Missile (AAM) system designed to be mounted on fighter aircraft. The missile is designed to engage and destroy highly manoeuvring supersonic aircraft.
Astra (missile) - Wikiwand
Astra ( Sanskrit: "Weapon") is an Indian family of all weather beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation. Different missiles of this family are capable of engaging targets at varying distances of …
IAF to induct Astra missiles by end-2023 - The Hindu
Oct 2, 2023 — The IAF plans to arm its frontline fighters with the Astra-MK1 and officials have said that the Astra-2 would become the mainstay of the IAF’s BVR missile arsenal, reducing import dependency.
Indian Tejas Fighter Jet Fires ASTRA Beyond-Visual-Range Missile …
Aug 24, 2023 — India’s ASTRA missile can engage and destroy highly maneuverable supersonic aerial targets. Its beyond visual range reaches 100 kilometers (62 miles), and it flies at up to Mach 4.5. The first trials of the weapon were conducted from the Sukhoi-30MKI fighter aircraft.
Astra Weapon System | Official Website of Bharat Dynamics …
Oct 30, 2024 — ASTRA is an indigenously developed Beyond Visual Range Air - to - Air missile comprising of Astra Missile and Launcher. Features: Range : 80 -110 km. Altitude : up to 20 km. Length : 3840 mm. Diameter : 178 mm. Flight Duration : 100 – 120 Sec. Warhead : HE Pre Fragmented. Max Speed : Mach 4.5. Propulsion : Solid Rocket Motor.
Astra Missile - Vajiram & Ravi
Aug 4, 2024 — About Astra Missile: Astra is a beyond-visual-range (BVR) air-to-air missile designed to be mounted on fighter aircraft. It is indigenously developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Ltd. (BDL) for the Indian Air Force (IAF).