Astra missile successfully test-fired from Sukhoi-30 MKI

[Jayanta]

When are they going to test Astra on a Tejas...God these PSU's are so so slow.

 

[S.U.R.B.]

A good successful launch.Congratulations.

BVRAAM no need to fire during high G, right?

In real scenarios ,majority of times yes.

But during trials ,they may be studying the different launch parameters, to see how much can they apply it in different scenarios.For instance you can expect a successful launch when tracking a turning target with moderate G on your plane.When an A2A missile passes a high G launch parameters, it's supposed tackle the moderate G values with ease.
Pilots have a safe value in their minds while pushing the button about allowed G loading during launching phase.

 

[Suman]

Astra missile successfully test-fired from Sukhoi-30 MKI
Updated: May 20, 2015 18:29 IST

DRDO scientists plan to conduct another trial on Thursday to prove the long range capability of the missile.

After postponing twice, the indigenously-developed beyond visual range air-to-air missile, Astra was successfully launched from Su-30 MKI fighter jet in two developmental trials conducted at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha on Wednesday.

In the first trial, the supersonic missile was released when the fighter jet was performing a “very high-g manoeuvre”. In the second trial, the manoeuvre was higher than in the first exercise.

A Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) missile technologist told The Hindu that extreme conditions were simulated for the missile’s launch in both the trials when it was released at very low and very high altitudes. DRDO scientists plan to conduct another trial on Thursday to prove the long range capability of the missile.

With Wednesday’s tests, seven developmental trials were conducted and the missile is expected to be inducted by 2016 after few more tests, including pre-induction trials.

Once inducted, India would join select group of nations which possess this kind of stat-of-the-art weapon, said the scientist. He said it is the first state-of-the-art air-to-air missile developed and validated by DRDO. “It is one of the most modern, stand-off beyond visual range air-to-air missiles (BVRAAM)”, he added.

The 3.8-metre tall Astra is a radar homing missile and one of the smallest weapon systems developed by DRDO.

Various laboratories of the DRDO, including the missile complex at Hyderabad, CEMILAC and DGAQA collaborated with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and the Indian Air Force in developing Astra.

Astra missile fired successfully from Su-30MKI fighter jet in two trials - The Hindu

@PARIKRAMA @Major Shaitan Singh @Chanakya's_Chant @Abingdonboy @Agent_47 @Hindustani78 and others a good news!!!

Congrats India. You missed my name huh

 

[Techy]

Astra missile successfully test-fired again

Its performance in different engagement scenarios evaluated:

For the third time in two days, India’s beyond visual range air-to-air missile, Astra, was successfully test-fired from Su-30 MKI fighter jet at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha, on Thursday as part of evaluating the missile’s performance in different engagement scenarios.

On Wednesday, two Astra missiles were launched at very low and very high altitudes when the fighter aircraft was performing High-G manoeuvres in two separate trials. Safe separation of the supersonic missile from the aircraft was one of the crucial aspects evaluated during the trials, especially when Su-30MKI was performing High-G manoeuvre.

A Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) missile technologist said that on Thursday the anti-aircraft missile climbed to an altitude of 25 km and went to a very long range during a flight of 150 seconds, after it was released from the aircraft at an altitude of 25 km. He said the weapon system was evaluated under extreme conditions.

The control and guidance and all other sub-systems were validated at very high altitude and range as the missile zoomed at a speed of 4.5 Mach in the eighth developmental trial held on Thursday.

After a few more pre-induction trials, the supersonic missile is expected to be inducted by the end of next year.

The 3.8 metre tall Astra can carry a warhead weighing 15 kg and intercept and destroy enemy aircraft at supersonic speeds in head-on and tail chase modes.

It possesses high Single Shot Kill Probability and can be launched from different altitudes.

The success of the eight trials showed that the performance of Astra was good and as per expectations, the scientist said.

Astra missile successfully test-fired again - The Hindu

 

[Suman]

Can I ask a question? I see only one missile on the aircraft, does this mean only one can be carried on one ride

 

[Skull and Bones]

Can I ask a question? I see only one missile on the aircraft, does this mean only one can be carried on one ride

No, you can put as many missiles as there are hardpoints.

 

[Suman]

No, you can put as many missiles as there are hardpoints.

By any chance you know how many can be put per ride?

 

[PoKeMon]

By any chance you know how many can be put per ride?

14.

 

[Techy]

Can I ask a question? I see only one missile on the aircraft, does this mean only one can be carried on one ride

I highly doubt this. As it was a testing mission they were carrying a single missile on one side ( flying in light config.). In full mission profile they will carry more than one missiles like any AAM.

 

[acetophenol]

Can I ask a question? I see only one missile on the aircraft, does this mean only one can be carried on one ride

Nope,multiple missiles can be carried

 

[Suman]

Thank You all for the reply

 

[45'22']

Nope,multiple missiles can be carried

Do we use dual racks in any hard points in our fighters??
Just out of curiosity

 

[Storm Force]

Another milestone our own bvr missiles well done India

 

[acetophenol]

Do we use dual racks in any hard points in our fighters??
Just out of curiosity

None in IAF AFAIK,but our IN Sea Harriers carry Derby BVRAAMs in dual racks