ASTRA (Beyond Visual Range Air to Air Missile)

ASTRA is a BVR (Beyond Visual Range Air to Air) class missile with proven flight range of 85+ km. The missile is configured with diameter of 178 mm and length of 3838 mm. Its launch mass is 170 kg. The missile can be fired using rail type launcher. It is equipped with mid-course inertial guidance system followed by terminal homing guidance. The mid-course guidance is carried out on the basis of target updates received via data link. The RF seeker provides large autonomous range for terminal phase. The missile is equipped with high accuracy proximity fuse and fragmented type warhead to ensure high kill probability. Integration of ASTRA missile with Su-30MKI has been carried out successfully. The missile system is platform independent and it can be integrated with other aircraft.

Application of the Product

Anti-Aircraft Air to Air Missile