Read from others that astra mk1 is pitched for export while mk2 is what IAF would prefer. I thought dev+user trial is happening together. They have 2 su30 dedicated that are modified for astra ngarm etc testing.
IAF dont prefer any indian product unless its tested under user trials hundred times.
I mean now thanks to some pressure from the govt prob, they are working bit more coherently than before. MM projects are likely user trial & dev trial together. Astra mk1 tenders of late came with UT mentioned in the DRDO seal. Perhaps the same will happen with Mk2.
Alpha defense wrote on it now
Astra Mk2 | Production begins - Alpha Defense
The development of the Astra Mk2 missile is a significant step forward for India’s defence capabilities particularly in the context of BVR.alphadefense.in
Great to know that there ll be AESA seeker in astra mk2 . Currently no air to air missile except PL 15 got aesa seeker . Though there was a news some times back of japan using aesa seeker on a meteor missile . Dont know details .
Are you sure Meteor uses aesa seeker ? As far as i searched in internet , it does not . Yeah aam-4b is japanese missile . Got to know its worlds 1st missile with aesa seeker . Japan had integrated meteor with a aesa seeker . But dont know , if any such version of meteor is in active service . 2021 news .
So they were indeed testing Astra 2 covertly and this batch ordered is for LSP?! Wow! Once again my gut feel proves correctAlpha defense wrote on it now
Astra Mk2 | Production begins - Alpha Defense
The development of the Astra Mk2 missile is a significant step forward for India’s defence capabilities particularly in the context of BVR.
. This news has made my day. Thanks bro
No 15 is definitely not for LSP but for usual trials.
Astra Mk1 LSP order was for 50+.
Dev trials, they upgraded astra facilities few months ago for storage precaution. If LSP then the order would have come via large order & not DRDO tenders for a handful of units.
Different sections seem to give designated tenders. See below, 23MK2044, that is for Astra Mk2, 044 is number of tenders released so far.
23APS for MK1 & in general possibly Astra Propulsion System related.
23VLS is for VLSRSAM
All signed by VK Acharya sir of project Astra.
Astra LCA tender was marked as 23AIL, I don't know but it could be Astra Indigenous Launcher designated or Astra In LCA.
Long process, and that is just the propellant grain processing, later all the testings, chemical analysis, radiography all that.
Different sections seem to give designated tenders. See below, 23MK2044, that is for Astra Mk2, 044 is number of tenders released so far.
23APS for MK1 & in general possibly Astra Propulsion System related.
23VLS is for VLSRSAM
All signed by VK Acharya sir of project Astra.
Astra LCA tender was marked as 23AIL, I don't know but it could be Astra Indigenous Launcher designated or Astra In LCA.
Long process, and that is just the propellant grain processing, later all the testings, chemical analysis, radiography all that.
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Saaw v2 being made, spinel domes are usually IR purpose it seems ?
Same DcPP for ALW-II appeared again, but probably same project with some terms changed suitable to the partner company. and rudram 2 simulator being made.
Same DcPP for ALW-II appeared again, but probably same project with some terms changed suitable to the partner company. and rudram 2 simulator being made.
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As mentioned before, i guess its for testing the system codes before actual firing trial starts.
Also work on vshorads again, that is a priority project definitely.
Also work on vshorads again, that is a priority project definitely.
This is just a curiosity of mine and nothing official, just render so not posting in the Rudram thread. But can you guess/compare the warhead size of two if one is known. Below is pic of Rudram 2 and Rudram 3 renders there. We know Rudram 2 will have 155kg and 200kg class warhead for 2 roles. So do the two missiles look to have same size warhead there? to me it looks R3 warhead section is a bit fat/heavier. It is possible one is 155kg & the other is 200kg or 300 kg class.
Yes, the warhead of R3 seems bigger than the R2.
Other interesting things from the picture:
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QRSAM :- IA specific
Akash-NG :- IAF specific
VL-SRSAM :- IN specific
2. IN is calling the Barak-8 as MRSAM instead of LRSAM.
