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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 (0.31 mi) up to 340 km (210 mi). [15]
Jan 15, 2024 · 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).
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.
Jun 1, 2022 · The Astra Mk-1 is a Beyond Visual Range (BVR), Air-to-Air Missile (AAM). BVM missiles are capable of engaging beyond the range of 20 nautical miles or 37 kilometers. AAMs are fired from an airborne asset to destroy an airborne target. Range: The range for Astra Mk-1 is around 110 km.
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.
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.
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.
Aug 24, 2023 · The indigenous Astra air-to-air missile was successfully tested from the Tejas fighter jet for the first time. The Astra-1, with a beyond visual range of 100 km, was test-fired at an altitude of around 20,000 feet off the coast of Goa.
Aug 23, 2023 · Tejas, Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) LSP-7 successfully fired the ASTRA indigenous Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missile off the coast of Goa on August 23, 2023. The missile release was successfully carried out from the aircraft at an altitude of about 20,000 ft.
In a major capability boost for the Air Force 's fighter fleet, India is planning to carry out the first test of the 120-130 km strike range Astra Mark 2 air-to-air missile in next few...
