How powerful is the Made in India Astra MK-2 missile, which will change the equations of war? – ..

Astra MK-2 Missile: Indian Air Force is soon going to test Astra Mark 2/Astra MK2 missile. This air-to-air missile is included in the Beyond Visual Range category. In other words, even if a fighter jet or attack helicopter pilot is not visible, he still delivers a precise attack.

The Astra Mk-2 is currently undergoing testing, the Astra Mk1 is in military service. The Air Force is satisfied with the performance of this missile. Can order 200 missiles. In which an optical proximity fuse is installed. Who keeps an eye on the target. Today’s weight is 154 kg, length is 12.6 feet and diameter is 7 inches.

The Astra Mk-2 missile can be loaded with high-explosive and pre-fragmented HMX warheads. Besides, it can also lift weapons weighing 15 kg. Whose range is 130 to 160 kilometers. Can reach a maximum height of 66 thousand feet. Which attacks at a speed of 5556.6 km per hour.

use of missiles

This missile can be used in future Tejas MK2, AMCA, TADBF fighter aircraft. The Indian Air Force can use indigenous Astra missiles in place of the old Mica missiles. Which has been designed by DRDO. The missile provides stand off range to fighter aircraft beyond visual range.

Astra-3 has a range of 350 kilometers

Stand off range means that after firing a missile towards the enemy you have enough time to avoid the attack. Range of Mk2 and Mk3 will be 350 km. Which are available with different ranges and variants.