I wasn't doubting their quality of work. I was wondering how come there has been no union politics/dharna type drama for this yet. Too early maybe.
I wasn't doubting their quality of work. I was wondering how come there has been no union politics/dharna type drama for this yet. Too early maybe.
Model of an unknown missile which i believe is the XRSAM
Launcher is 6 celled on a 6x6 trailer
I am guessing surface to air missile due to the presence of long chord wings ( which is used to implement high maneuverability ) and immediately followed by folding short fins as control surfaces for additional maneuverability / controllability , interestingly a large section of the immediate rear section is bare of any control surfaces. Quite intriguing design.
Also I don't think it is the AD series interceptors due to the obvious aerodynamic design configuration. Hence the only possible option remaining IMO is the XRSAM.
Launcher is 6 celled on a 6x6 trailer
I am guessing surface to air missile due to the presence of long chord wings ( which is used to implement high maneuverability ) and immediately followed by folding short fins as control surfaces for additional maneuverability / controllability , interestingly a large section of the immediate rear section is bare of any control surfaces. Quite intriguing design.
Also I don't think it is the AD series interceptors due to the obvious aerodynamic design configuration. Hence the only possible option remaining IMO is the XRSAM.
IMO no , differences are many , same question was asked in d f i , i will post the reply later here
In the meantime some of the differences between the two missiles IMO,
Mica vl launcher is on a 3x3 vehicle
Which is comparable to this launcher currently under development
But compared to the unknown missile ( XRSAM ? ) trailer based 6x6 trailer based launcher with integrated DG set and control cabin , one realises the unknown missile ( XRSAM ? ) is a totally different system. Also note the retracted plume deflector shield in the rear. Plume deflectors are usually employed in long range missile launchers due to obvious reasons.
Mostly likely XRSAM.........Above missile launcher is very similar (especially canister) to missile launcher for AAD
In addition to plume design
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Details on DRDO LRGB
Credit : Nexoft007 on D. F. I.
YAY !! I am a bomb.
But I swear I am not 550 kgs.
Credit : Nexoft007 on D. F. I.
YAY !! I am a bomb.
But I swear I am not 550 kgs.
Details on DRDO LRGB
Credit : Nexoft007 on D. F. I.
YAY !! I am a bomb.
View attachment 11083
But I swear I am not 550 kgs.
What about Range
Winged version should be able to go over a 100 kms.
(The pic above is probably not the 1000 kg bomb, but the wings are possibly similar)
Non winged one should be ranged at around 20-40 kms.
Of course, we also have the PGHSLD under testing. The number of PGMs under testing is mind boggling.
Next Conflict with PAF will involve many SEAD missions
Unless we suppress their SAMs and Radars
We cannot win
Which is why we are focusing on developing, testing and acquiring PGMs of various kinds. The widespread adoption of LDPs point to the same thing. SEAD/DEAD type missions also require EW pods, AWACS, ISTARs, ARMs, LGBs, CBUs etc. All of which are either in service or under various stages of acquisition.
Winged Glide Bomb - Garuthma
1000 kg
Range 100+ km ( depending on release altitude )
1000 kg
Range 100+ km ( depending on release altitude )
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AFAIK the first picture you posted is not a drdo PGM
It is a Chinese PGM produced by por...... under licence
Possible. I took it from a BRF post from a long time back.
Never seen this pic before. Thanks. Do you have any more ?
New DRDO site : Glide Bomb | Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO|GoI
GPS / INS Guidance and Control Kit for 450 kg HSLD Bomb
New DRDO site : Glide Bomb | Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO|GoI
GPS / INS Guidance and Control Kit for 450 kg HSLD Bomb
The one being launched by the Su30 looks kind of difference , it looks like wings are further aft to the tail ( maybe becz the resolution is low ) unlike the garuthma winged glide bomb where the wings are positioned mid body
