Medium Range Surface-To-Air Missile: Flashcards
ABOUT?
The DRDO has jointly developed the missile in collaboration with Israel Aerospace Industries.
Manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Ltd.
The Army variant of the MRSAM system comprises a command post, a multi-function radar and mobile launcher system.
Missile characteristics
Strike range is close to 100 km, the nuclear-capable ballistic missile weighs around 2.7 tonnes and has a length of 4.5 meters and can transport a payload weighing 60 kg.
The missile can move with a speed of Mach 2 and has high degrees of manoeuvrability.
Apart from the missile, the launching platform includes a Multi-Functional Surveillance and Threat Alert Radar (MFSTAR) for detection, tracking, and guidance of the missile.
Application?
The new generation MRSAM has been developed to subdue airborne threats in the form of jets, missiles and rockets, including projectiles launched simultaneously.
