Close Air / Missile Defence (VL-SRSAM)
Weapon
Close Air / Missile Defence (VL-SRSAM)
🎯 WeaponIndigenously developed Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile by DRDO.
The Vertical Launch – Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) is a quick reaction surface-to-air missile developed by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Guidance System
During mid-course flight, the missile uses a fibre-optic gyroscope based inertial guidance mechanism. In the terminal phase, it uses active radar homing. With lock-on before launch (LOBL) and lock-on after launch (LOAL) capability, the missile receives mid-course updates via datalink.
Purpose
VL-SRSAM is intended to replace the older Barak 1 surface-to-air missile system onboard Indian Navy warships. It will also be used as a short-range air defense system for the Indian Air Force.
Design
VL-SRSAM is based on the Astra Mark 1 air-to-air missile with four short-span long-chord cruciform wings for aerodynamic stability. It includes additional jet vane driven thrust vector control to enable quick reaction time on vertical launch and smokeless exhaust. Each Vertical Launch System (VLS) can hold forty missiles in a twin quad-pack canister configuration.
General Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Mass | 170 kg (370 lb) |
| Length | 3.80 m (12.5 ft) |
| Diameter | 178 mm (7.0 in) |
| Wingspan | 508 mm (20.0 in) |
| Warhead | High-explosive pre-fragmented HMX/PU |
| Warhead weight | 15 kg (33 lb) |
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