New gen Surface to Air Missile for Air Force
The DRDO conducted the maiden launch of Akash-NG (New Generation) Missile from Integrated Test Range off the coast of Odisha on 25 January 2021.
The Akash-NG, a new generation Surface to Air Missile, intercepted the target with text book precision, said the Defence Ministry.
It is meant for use by Indian Air Force with an aim of intercepting high maneuvering low Radar Cross Section (RCS) aerial threats.
The launch met all the test objectives by performing high maneuvers during the trajectory.
The performance of the Command and Control system, onboard avionics and aerodynamic configuration of the missile was successfully validated during the trial.
During the test launch, entire flight path of the missile was monitored and the flight data was captured by various Range instruments such as Radar, EOTS and Telemetry systems deployed by ITR, Chandipur. The Multi Function Radar was tested for its capability of integration with the system.
The Akash-NG system has been developed with better deployability compared to other similar systems with canisterized launcher and much smaller ground system footprint. #makeinIndia #manufacturing #defence #technology /fiinews.com
