Astra Mk-2
Astra Mk-2
Air-to-Air Missiles
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Basic Information
Name
Astra Mk-2
Designation
Astra Mk-2
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Air-to-Air Missiles
Manufacturer
Bharat Dynamics Limited
Date of Introduction
2024
Description
The Astra Mk-2 is an advanced version of the Astra Mk-1 missile with an estimated range in excess of 100 kilometers. As of September 2017, India was already working on the Astra Mk-2 expected to arm the Tejas fighter aircraft in the 2020s. The missile features a new Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) to achieve longer ranges than conventional air-to-air missiles. The first test firing of Astra Mk-2 was carried out on May 31, 2018.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Max Speed
3704.4 km/h
Range
110.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Air-to-Air Missiles
Status
Under Development
Origin
India
Contractor
Bharat Dynamics Limited
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2024
First Flight
May 31, 2018
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Mass — Weight
250 kilogram
Performance — Max Range
110 kilometer
Speed — Top Speed
3 mach
Variants
Variant 1
Astra
Variant 2
Astra Mk-2
Variant 3
Astra Mk-3
Details
Country of Origin
India
Category
Air-to-Air Missiles
Air > Air-to-Air Missiles
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a002022
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Related Equipment (1)
Variant of
Operators (1)
India
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