Akash-NG missile is being developed by DRDO that can kill enemies in the blink of an eye. Akash-NG missile flies one kilometre per second. Its speed is 3087 kilometres per hour and does not even give the enemies a chance to blink.
The Indian Defense Research Organization on Friday successfully test-fired the Akash-NG missile from the Chandipur range in Odisha. Next Generation Akash-NG Missile shot down the enemy missile flying at a very low altitude with great accuracy. Although, older versions of Akash missiles are already serving in the Indian Army. DRDO has also released its video.
India had deployed an Akash-NG missile on LAC after the clash with China. Apart from this, the Air Force has also deployed Akash missiles at Gwalior, Jalpaiguri, Tezpur, Jorhat and Pune bases.
Specification of Akash-NG Missile
The AKASH-NG Missile is a short-range surface-to-air missile system designed to protect vulnerable areas and points from air attacks. The system can engage multiple targets simultaneously in either group or autonomous mode. It also comes equipped with Electronic Counter to Counter Measures (ECCM) features to enhance its effectiveness. The entire weapon system is configured on mobile platforms for ease of deployment. Currently, the AKASH is operational and in use by both the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Army (IA).
- It is a surface-to-air missile.
- It has a dual-pulse solid rocket motor.
- The range of this missile is 40 to 80 kilometres.
- This missile is equipped with multi-scan radar
- It can attack multiple enemies at once
- It can be launched from any mobile platform
- Its total weight is 720 kg
- The length of this missile is 19 feet and the diameter is 1.16 feet.
- It is capable of carrying 60 kg of weapons
- Akash-NG missiles can destroy enemy aircraft up to 20 kilometres altitude.
- It can also be fired from T-72 tanks or BMP chassis
- It can also be fired from Tratra Truck or Tata’s launch system.