Question

Consider the following statements about 'Missile system of India'.
$1$. Akash, a surface-to-surface missile, has a range of 25 KM.
$2$. Astra, an air-to-air missile, has a range of 60 KM.
$3$. Akash and Astra use indigenous Radio-Frequency Seeker.
Which of the given statement(s) is/are correct?

• A. $1$ and $2$
• B. $2$ and $3$
• C. $1$ and $3$
• D. $1,2$ and $3$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$1,2$ and $3$

• Akash Missile is a Surface-to-air missile. It is Capable of destroying aerial targets such as fighter jets, ballistic missiles, cruise missiles. It has a Range – 25 KM (Short range missile). Recently it was test fired with indigenous radio frequency seeker.
  
• Astra is a Beyond visual range air-to-air missile. It can be mounted on a variety of aircrafts including Su-30, MiG-29, LCA Tejas. It is capable of targeting targets at supersonic speeds. Astra can be launched from altitudes of up to 20KM. It has a Range- 60 KM.
  
• Both missiles- Astra and Akash uses indigenous radio frequency seeker.