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Akash - New generation (IAST: Ākāśa "Sky") abbreviated as Akash-NG is a medium-range mobile surface-to-air missile defense system developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and produced by Bharat Dynamics Limited and Bharat Electronics.[3] Private sector firm Electropneumatics and Hydraulics India is involved in Development cum Production Partner programme.[4]
| Akash-NG | |
|---|---|
 Akash-NG maiden test launch. | |
| Type | Medium range Surface-to-air missile system |
| Place of origin | India |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2023 (planned)[1] |
| Used by | Indian Air Force (planned) |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Defence Research and Development Organisation |
| Designed | 2021 |
| Manufacturer | Bharat Dynamics Limited Bharat Electronics Limited Electropneumatics and Hydraulics India |
| Specifications | |
| Rate of fire |
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| Warhead | Fragmentation |
Detonation mechanism | Optical proximity fuze |
| Engine | Dual-pulse solid rocket motor[1] |
| Propellant | Solid fuel |
Operational range | 30 km[2] |
| Flight altitude | 20 km (66,000 ft) |
Guidance system | Mid-course: Inertial navigation system with two way datalink Terminal: Active radar homing |
This missile is a successor to the Akash and Akash-1S series of missiles with improvements such as a Dual-pulse solid rocket motor,[1] a canisterised launcher and an AESA Multifunction targeting radar to improve its probability of kill with a smaller ground operations and logistics footprint.[5]
The missile uses an Ku-band Active radar seeker which was revealed to the public during Aero India 2021.[1]
Development & Description
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The development of the Akash-NG (New Generation) was approved in September 2016 with a funding of ₹470 crore (equivalent to ₹574 crore or US$72 million in 2020).[6] Akash-NG will have an improved reaction time and higher level of protection against saturation attacks. The second stage uses dual-pulse solid rocket motor which is lighter compare to air-breathing ramjet engine present in the earlier Akash and Akash-1S missiles. It helps in reducing the weight and footprint of the platform. An active electronically scanned array Multi-Function Radar (MFR) improves the effectiveness of the missile against targets with low radar cross-section whereas optical proximity fuze provides excellent anti-electromagnetic interference capability.[7][5]
As per Electropneumatics and Hydraulics India, Akash NG has range of 30 km and can operate upto an elevation of 20° to 70° with an azimuth of 360°. Two canister missile stacks take 10 minutes to reload. From target acquisition by command-and-control unit, the system can fire one missile within 10 seconds and in 20 seconds a salvo of three missiles can be fired. The deployment time is less than 20 minutes between transportation and ready-to-fire mode.[8]
Testing
- Maiden Test : Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully conducted the first test of the missile on 25 January 2021 from Launching Complex - III at the Integrated Test Range near Chandipur, Odisha at about 2:30 pm against an electronic target.[9]
- 2nd Test : Defence Research and Development Organisation and Indian Air Force successfully conducted the 2nd test of the missile on 21 July 2021 from Launching Complex - III at the Integrated Test Range near Chandipur, Odisha at about 12:45 PM against an electronic target.[10]
- 3rd Test : Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully test-fired the Akash-NG surface-to-air missile air defence system off the coast of Odisha in Balasore at 11:45am IST on 23rd July, 2021. The test was carried out amidst inclement weather conditions proving the all-weather capability of the weapon system. The flight test has validated the functioning of complete weapon system consisting of the missile with indigenously developed RF Seeker, Launcher, Multi-Function Radar and Command, Control & Communication system. [11]
- 4th Test : Successful test firing at Pokhran on 26th April 2022 [12]
Operators
India
- Indian Army — Planned
- Indian Air Force — Planned
See also
- Akash
- Type 3 Chū-SAM
- KS-1
- NASAMS
- Barak 8
- QRSAM
- VL-SRSAM
- Advanced Air Defence (AAD)
- Prithvi Air Defence (PAD)
- XRSAM
References
- Jha, Saurav (8 February 2021). "Developing Any Kind Of Missile Is Not Much Of An Issue For DRDO Anymore: Satheesh Reddy". Delhi Defence Review. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
- @CNBC_Awaaz (19 October 2022). "डिफेंस एक्सपो में एन्टी ड्रोन मिसाइल की प्रदर्शनी, क्या है खासियत बता रहे हैं" (Tweet) (in Hindi). Retrieved 27 October 2022 – via Twitter.
- "DRDO successfully flight-tests surface-to-air missile Akash-NG". DNA India. 21 July 2021. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
- Kajal, Kapil (19 October 2022). "Defexpo 2022: India showcases Akash-NG mobile missile launcher". Janes. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
- "Successful Maiden Test Launch of Akash-NG Missile". pib.gov.in. Ministry of Defence, Government of India. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- "DRDO Projects". Ministry of Defence. 3 February 2017. Retrieved 28 October 2019 – via Press Information Bureau.
- SV, Vikas (4 December 2018). "Next generation Akash-NG to add new diamension to India's air defence capabilities". oneindia. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
- Kajal, Kapil (19 October 2022). "Defexpo 2022: India showcases Akash-NG mobile missile launcher". Janes. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
- Rout, Hemant Kumar. "Next-generation surface-to-air Akash missile successfully test-fired". The New Indian Express. The New Indian Express. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- "DRDO successfully flight-tests surface-to-air missile Akash-NG". DNA India. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
- "DRDO conducts successful flight test of Akash-NG". PIB India. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- https://defenceaviationpost.com/akash-ng-missile-was-successfully-test-fired-from-the-firing-range-at-pokhran-field.
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