Astra (missile)

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  • Astra^[2] (Sanskrit: अस्त्र, Astra "Weapon") is an active radar homing beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), India.
  • This is the first air-to-air missile developed by India---an advanced missile that enables fighter pilots to lock-on and shoot down enemy aircraft from a distance of more than 80 km away.^[3]
  • Warhead 15 kg (33 lb) HE fragmentation directional warhead
  • Operational
     range 80-100 km head on, 20 km tail chase^[1]
  • Speed Mach 4 +