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The single-stage, solid fuel 'Astra' missile developed by [[wikipedia:Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO)|Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO)]], is a high-end tactical missile compared to the contemporary BVR (Beyond Visual Range) missiles and it is capable of engaging and destroying highly manoeuvrable [[wikipedia:supersonic|supersonic]] aerial targets,according to sources. |
The single-stage, solid fuel 'Astra' missile developed by [[wikipedia:Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO)|Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO)]], is a high-end tactical missile compared to the contemporary BVR (Beyond Visual Range) missiles and it is capable of engaging and destroying highly manoeuvrable [[wikipedia:supersonic|supersonic]] aerial targets,according to sources. |
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It is made to intercept enemy aircraft at supersonic speeds in head-on mode at a range of 80 km and in tail-chase mode at 20 km.The missile has a solid-propellant engine and is capable of achieving speeds of around Mach 4, four times the speed of sound.(mach one is equivalent to 1236 kmph.) |
It is made to intercept enemy aircraft at supersonic speeds in head-on mode at a range of 80 km and in tail-chase mode at 20 km.It is capable of carrying conventional payload of 15 kilograms.The missile has a solid-propellant engine and is capable of achieving speeds of around [[wikipedia:Mach|Mach]] 4, four times the speed of sound.(mach one is equivalent to 1236 kmph.) |
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The missile which has a range of 25 km (15 miles) can be fitted into any fighter aircraft.It is intended to be eventually integrated with the [[wikipedia:IAF|IAF's]] [[wikipedia:Sukhoi-30MKI|Sukhoi-30MKI]], [[wikipedia:MiG-29|MiG-29]], [[wikipedia:Mirage 2000|Mirage 2000]],[[wikipedia:SEPECAT Jaguar|Jaguar]] and the [[wikipedia:HAL TEJAS|Tejas Light Combat Aircraft]]. |
The missile which has a range of 25 km (15 miles) can be fitted into any fighter aircraft.It is intended to be eventually integrated with the [[wikipedia:IAF|IAF's]] [[wikipedia:Sukhoi-30MKI|Sukhoi-30MKI]], [[wikipedia:MiG-29|MiG-29]], [[wikipedia:Mirage 2000|Mirage 2000]],[[wikipedia:SEPECAT Jaguar|Jaguar]] and the [[wikipedia:HAL TEJAS|Tejas Light Combat Aircraft]]. |
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S.P. Das, head of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Orissa said "It was a very good flight. The test was conducted to prove the control system," after the missile hit targets accurately. |
S.P. Das, head of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Orissa said "It was a very good flight. The test was conducted to prove the control system," after the missile hit targets accurately. |
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Sources at the ITR claimed the tests on the missile's navigation, control, air frame, propulsion and other sub-system have been validated.The complex missile system would undergo some more trials before being made fully operational. |
Sources at the ITR claimed the tests on the missile's navigation, control, air frame, propulsion and other sub-system have been validated.The complex missile system would undergo some more trials before being made fully operational.They hope to introduce it in India's arsenal by 2011. |
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*{{source|url=http://www.ptinews.com/news/462518_Two-Astra-missiles-successfully-test-fired|title=Two Astra missiles successfully test fired|author=Staff Writer|pub=Press Trust of India online|date=11 Jan 2010}} |
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India on Monday,11 Jan 2010 successfully test fired the Astra, meaning weapon in Sanskrit, air-to-air missile from a specially-made launcher in the launch pad No. 2 of the Integrated Test Range complex at about 9.45 am in Chandipur, 143 miles (230) km north-east of Bhubaneshwar,Orissa.
The single-stage, solid fuel 'Astra' missile developed by Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), is a high-end tactical missile compared to the contemporary BVR (Beyond Visual Range) missiles and it is capable of engaging and destroying highly manoeuvrable supersonic aerial targets,according to sources.
It is made to intercept enemy aircraft at supersonic speeds in head-on mode at a range of 80 km and in tail-chase mode at 20 km.It is capable of carrying conventional payload of 15 kilograms.The missile has a solid-propellant engine and is capable of achieving speeds of around Mach 4, four times the speed of sound.(mach one is equivalent to 1236 kmph.)
The missile which has a range of 25 km (15 miles) can be fitted into any fighter aircraft.It is intended to be eventually integrated with the IAF's Sukhoi-30MKI, MiG-29, Mirage 2000,Jaguar and the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft.
S.P. Das, head of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Orissa said "It was a very good flight. The test was conducted to prove the control system," after the missile hit targets accurately.
Sources at the ITR claimed the tests on the missile's navigation, control, air frame, propulsion and other sub-system have been validated.The complex missile system would undergo some more trials before being made fully operational.They hope to introduce it in India's arsenal by 2011.
- Yateesh Kukreti. "India test fires air to air astra missile" — Samay live, 11 Jan 2010
- IANS. "India test fires air to air astra missile" — Times of India online, 11 Jan 2010
- Staff Writer. "Two Astra missiles successfully test fired" — Press Trust of India online, 11 Jan 2010
- Dpa. "India says it conducts successful test of air-to-air Astra missile" — Earthtimes, 11 Jan 2010