VL-SRSAM

For the air-to-air variant of the missile, see Astra (missile).

VL-SRSAM
VL-SRSAM being tested from vertical launch system by DRDO.
TypeSurface-to-air missile
Place of originIndia
Service history
In service2022 (2022)
Used byIndian Navy
Production history
DesignerDefence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDO)
ManufacturerBharat Dynamics Limited
Specifications
Mass170 kg (370 lb)
Length3.93 m (12.9 ft)
Diameter178 mm (7.0 in)
Wingspan508 mm (20.0 in)
WarheadHigh-explosive pre-fragmented HMX/PU[1]
Detonation
mechanism
Radio proximity fuze
EngineSolid-propellant rocket
PropellantSolid fuel
Operational
range
80 km[2]
Flight altitude16 km (52,000 ft)[3]
Maximum speed Mach 4.5[4]
Guidance
system
Mid-course: Fibre-optic gyro based inertial navigation system with mid-course update via datalink.
Terminal: Active radar homing
Launch
platform
Surface Ship

The Vertical Launch – Short Range Surface to Air Missile, or VL-SRSAM is a quick reaction surface-to-air missile developed by the Indian Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).[5]

During mid-course flight, the missile uses fibre-optic gyroscope based inertial guidance mechanism while in terminal phase uses active radar homing. With lock on before launch (LOBL) and lock on after launch (LOAL) capability, the missile receives mid-course update via datalink. VL-SRSAM intended to replace older Barak 1 surface to air missile system onboard Indian Navy warships.[6] It will also be used as short range air defence system for Indian Air Force.[7]

  1. ^ Aroor, Shiv. "How India's ASTRA Air-To-Air Missile Is Quietly Killing It". Livefist Defence. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  2. ^ "Ministry Of Defence - Year end review 2023". pib.gov.in. 22 December 2023. Archived from the original on 22 December 2023. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  3. ^ "VL-SRSAM missile system successfully test-fired". The Indian Express. 25 June 2022. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
  4. ^ Bhardwaj, Tarun (17 September 2019). "Deadly weapon! IAF successfully test-fires air-to-air missile Astra from Sukhoi-30 combat aircrafts [sic]". Financial Express. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  5. ^ Rout, Hemant K. "Maiden test of Vertically Launched SRSAM from ITR off Odisha coast likely today". The New Indian Express. The New Indian Express. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  6. ^ "DRDO conducts first launch of the VL-SRSAM". The Week. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  7. ^ "DRDO successfully launches VL-SRSAM twice | India News - Times of India". The Times of India. PTI. 22 February 2021. Retrieved 22 February 2021.