Akash Surface-to-air Missile

[HariPrasad-1]

Akash MK2 dubbed as Akash NG will be of range 40Km.

However, there is expected to considerable improvement in terms of Guidance & Seekers.

If Mk2 is is just command guided, it will have a range of 40 kms but if seeker is added it can be much higher.

 

[sthf]

If we really want to see Chinis shitting bricks, give Viets the Barak-8s.

I would to see them lose their collective shit and threaten that they'll provide Pakis with 1 billion mega ton nukes that can be fired by 120mm mortars.

 

[tejas warrior]

If Mk2 is is just command guided, it will have a range of 40 kms but if seeker is added it can be much higher.

Right.

Next generation long range Surface to Air missiles will be developed based on Astra (& it's seeker) than Akash.

 

[sayareakd]

Looks like Akash 2 missile is coming here

nose cone is similar to Akash 1

Akash 2 will have higher range and seeker, which is shown in first pic.

 

[Srinivas_K]

I would like to see canister launched version.

 

[Bornubus]

Army has already dumped it except for depth areas or static defense.


Army want mobile QR SAM with 360° coverage which could replace Tangushka and SA 6 systems

 

[Mikesingh]

Akash Mk-II SAM To Fly In Two Years


The Mark-II version of India’s Akash surface-to-air missile has begun development and will be ready for a first flight in 24 months — that’s the guarantee its makers, the Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL) have given to the Air Force and Army.

With orders worth Rs 23,300-crore in the bag, the Akash is the currently toast of India’s missile programme. Top sources have revealed that while most of Project Akash staff is currently focused on ensuring that serial production is trouble-free, a select team of scientists and engineers has been handpicked to begin Mk-II.
The Akash Mk-II will be a longer-range, faster and more accurate SAM. Ok, now here’s the low-down on the Akash Mk-II. The missile will have an intercept range of 30-35 km, or a little over 10-km more than the Mk-I version. Apart from extending range, the Mk-II project mandate will be to increase accuracy of the missile’s guidance system and the fire control system, push up the missile’s performance, agility, speed, efficiency and accuracy. This will involve tweaking of almost all major systems, including the missile itself, signal processors etc.

Project Akash-II has set itself a deadline of 18 months to begin simulated trials, following which it will begin a routine of development test-firings. While Mk-I cost DRDO Rs 1,000-crore to complete, the Mk-II project has taken a decision not to ask for funds unless it absolutely needs them. An interim feasibility study conducted by the laboratories concerned has shown that scientists are confident of getting the first prototype up and ready on a modest tech-dem budget extended to all follow-on programmes.

http://www.livefistdefence.com/2010/06/exclusive-akash-mk-ii-sam-to-fly-in-two.html

Way to go! Hope they stick to the schedule!

 

[sayareakd]

I would like to see canister launched version.

It will have canister version with thrust vector control. New light weight warhead too.

 

[sayareakd]

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See the bottom fins size and compare it to above. Not 100% sure from this if it will be canister. But drdo knows the advantage of canister launch.

 

[HariPrasad-1]

I would like to see canister launched version.

Then you will be disappointed.

 

[HariPrasad-1]

It will have canister version with thrust vector control. New light weight warhead too.

I hope so but I do not think so.

 

[Alok Arya]

Perhaps seeker coming in Akash NG in rf monopulse seeker same as in bramhos . Can one throw more light ?

 

[sayareakd]

Perhaps seeker coming in Akash NG in rf monopulse seeker same as in bramhos . Can one throw more light ?

Its seeker made from whats been learn from BMD.

 

[Alok Arya]

Its seeker made from whats been learn from BMD.

That means ir seeker . BMD uses ir seeker .

 

[Scrutator]

Akash Mk-II SAM To Fly In Two Years


The Mark-II version of India’s Akash surface-to-air missile has begun development and will be ready for a first flight in 24 months — that’s the guarantee its makers, the Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL) have given to the Air Force and Army.

With orders worth Rs 23,300-crore in the bag, the Akash is the currently toast of India’s missile programme. Top sources have revealed that while most of Project Akash staff is currently focused on ensuring that serial production is trouble-free, a select team of scientists and engineers has been handpicked to begin Mk-II.
The Akash Mk-II will be a longer-range, faster and more accurate SAM. Ok, now here’s the low-down on the Akash Mk-II. The missile will have an intercept range of 30-35 km, or a little over 10-km more than the Mk-I version. Apart from extending range, the Mk-II project mandate will be to increase accuracy of the missile’s guidance system and the fire control system, push up the missile’s performance, agility, speed, efficiency and accuracy. This will involve tweaking of almost all major systems, including the missile itself, signal processors etc.

Project Akash-II has set itself a deadline of 18 months to begin simulated trials, following which it will begin a routine of development test-firings. While Mk-I cost DRDO Rs 1,000-crore to complete, the Mk-II project has taken a decision not to ask for funds unless it absolutely needs them. An interim feasibility study conducted by the laboratories concerned has shown that scientists are confident of getting the first prototype up and ready on a modest tech-dem budget extended to all follow-on programmes.

http://www.livefistdefence.com/2010/06/exclusive-akash-mk-ii-sam-to-fly-in-two.html

Way to go! Hope they stick to the schedule!

Wasn't that a 7 year old article???

 

[Mikesingh]

Wasn't that a 7 year old article???

Yep! As usual, the DRDO is late by 3-4 years! But the Akash Mk-II is coming soon!

 

[Scrutator]

Yep! As usual, the DRDO is late by 3-4 years! But the Akash Mk-II is coming soon!

You mean 7 years late
I had read 4-5 years ago that IAF had even rejected MBDA's offer of 'Maitri' as they reposed their trust in Akash-Mk2.
Everything from DRDO at anytime is just 2 years away!!

 

[HariPrasad-1]

Yep! As usual, the DRDO is late by 3-4 years! But the Akash Mk-II is coming soon!

It is late because they did not start the project. They had a plan to start project in 2010 but for years they discussed whether new akash will be command guided or will have a seeker. They just started project not more than 2 years back. So it is bureaucratic delay and not the development delays. If Akash NG comes out good, it will be a very good cost effective addition to our existing capability and we shall be able to sell it cost effectively to our friends.

 

[Hemu Vikram Aditya]

Wasn't the Goal of India on 2007 to have 1400+ Missile artillery in ten years what happened to it

 

[HariPrasad-1]

Wasn't the Goal of India on 2007 to have 1400+ Missile artillery in ten years what happened to it

10 means 20 in Indian term so wait for 10 more years.