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{{Infobox weapon | {{Infobox weapon | ||
| name = VL-SRSAM | | name = VL-SRSAM | ||
| image = File: | | image = File:VL-SRSAM being tested from vertical launch system (cropped).jpg | ||
| image_size = | | image_size = | ||
| alt = | | alt = | ||
| caption = | | caption = VL-SRSAM being tested from vertical launch system by [[DRDO]]. | ||
| type = [[Surface-to-air missile]] | | type = [[Surface-to-air missile]] | ||
| origin = India | | origin = India | ||
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<-- Service history --> | <-- Service history --> | ||
| service = {{start date|2022}} (planned) | | service = {{start date|2022}} (planned) | ||
| used_by = | | used_by = [[Indian Navy]] | ||
| wars = | | wars = | ||
<!-- Production history --> | <!-- Production history --> | ||
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| production_date = | | production_date = | ||
| variants = | | variants = | ||
|engine = | |engine = [[Solid-propellant rocket]]<!-- General specifications -->| spec_label = | ||
<!-- General specifications --> | | weight = {{cvt|154|kg}} | ||
| spec_label = | | length = {{cvt|3.84|m}} | ||
| weight = | |||
| length = | |||
| width = | | width = | ||
| height = | | height = | ||
| diameter = | | diameter = {{cvt|178|mm}} | ||
<!-- Explosive specifications --> | <!-- Explosive specifications --> | ||
| filling = [[High-explosive]] pre-[[Fragmentation (weaponry)|fragmented]] [[HMX]]/[[Polyurethane|PU]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Aroor |first1=Shiv |title=How India's ASTRA Air-To-Air Missile Is Quietly Killing It |url=https://www.livefistdefence.com/2018/03/how-indias-astra-air-to-air-missile-is-quietly-killing-it.html |website=Livefist Defence |access-date=30 August 2020}}</ref> | | filling = [[High-explosive]] pre-[[Fragmentation (weaponry)|fragmented]] [[HMX]]/[[Polyurethane|PU]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Aroor |first1=Shiv |title=How India's ASTRA Air-To-Air Missile Is Quietly Killing It |url=https://www.livefistdefence.com/2018/03/how-indias-astra-air-to-air-missile-is-quietly-killing-it.html |website=Livefist Defence |access-date=30 August 2020}}</ref> | ||
| filling_weight = | | filling_weight = | ||
| detonation = | | detonation = [[Radio proximity fuze]] | ||
| yield = <!-- Vehicle/missile specifications --> | | yield = <!-- Vehicle/missile specifications --> | ||
| fuel_capacity = | | fuel_capacity = | ||
| vehicle_range = {{cvt|40|km}} - {{cvt|50|km}} | | vehicle_range = {{cvt|40|km}} - {{cvt|50|km}}<ref>{{cite news |title=New 'Made-In-India' Missile Successfully Tested, To Strengthen Navy |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/new-made-in-india-missile-successfully-tested-to-strengthen-navy-2641271 |access-date=10 December 2021 |agency=PTI |publisher=NDTV |date=7 December 2021}}</ref> | ||
| speed = | | speed = [[Mach number|Mach]] 4.5<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bhardwaj |first1=Tarun |title=Deadly weapon! IAF successfully test-fires air-to-air missile Astra from Sukhoi-30 combat aircrafts [sic]|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/deadly-weapon-iaf-successfully-test-fires-air-to-air-missile-astra-from-sukhoi-30-combat-aircrafts/1708799/ |access-date=30 August 2020 |publisher=Financial Express |date=17 September 2019}}</ref> | ||
| guidance = '''Mid-course:''' [[Fibre-optic gyroscope|Fibre-optic gyro]] based [[inertial navigation system]] with [[mid-course update]] via [[datalink]]. <br/>'''Terminal:''' [[Active radar homing]] | | guidance = '''Mid-course:''' [[Fibre-optic gyroscope|Fibre-optic gyro]] based [[inertial navigation system]] with [[mid-course update]] via [[datalink]]. <br/>'''Terminal:''' [[Active radar homing]] | ||
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| propellant = [[Solid fuel]] | | propellant = [[Solid fuel]] | ||
| ceiling = | | ceiling = | ||
| altitude = | | altitude = {{cvt|16|km}}<ref>{{cite news |title=India has successfully test-fired VL-SRSAM from coast of Odisha: DRDO |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/india-has-successfully-test-fired-vl-srsam-from-coast-of-odisha-drdo-11638877414396.html |access-date=7 December 2021 |publisher=Mint |date=7 December 2021}}</ref> | ||
| accuracy = | | accuracy = | ||
| launch_platform = Surface Ship | | launch_platform = Surface Ship | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Vertical Launch - Short Range Surface to Air Missile''', or '''VL-SRSAM''' is a quick reaction [[surface-to-air missile]] developed by [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO).<ref name="rout_NIE_1">{{cite news |last1=Rout |first1=Hemant K |title=Maiden test of Vertically Launched SRSAM from ITR off Odisha coast likely today |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2021/feb/22/maiden-test-of-vertically-launched-srsam-from-itr-off-odisha-coast-likely-today-2267271.html |access-date=22 February 2021 |work=The New Indian Express |agency=The New Indian Express}}</ref> | The '''Vertical Launch - Short Range Surface to Air Missile''', or '''VL-SRSAM''' is a quick reaction [[surface-to-air missile]] developed by [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO).<ref name="rout_NIE_1">{{cite news |last1=Rout |first1=Hemant K |title=Maiden test of Vertically Launched SRSAM from ITR off Odisha coast likely today |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2021/feb/22/maiden-test-of-vertically-launched-srsam-from-itr-off-odisha-coast-likely-today-2267271.html |access-date=22 February 2021 |work=The New Indian Express |agency=The New Indian Express}}</ref> During mid-course flight, the missile uses [[fibre-optic gyroscope]] based [[inertial guidance]] mechanism while in terminal phase uses [[active radar homing]]. With lock on before launch (LOBL) and [[Lock-on after launch|lock on after launch]] (LOAL) capability, the missile receives [[mid-course update]] via [[datalink]]. VL-SRSAM intended to replace older [[Barak 1]] surface to air missile system onboard Indian Navy warships.<ref>{{Cite web|title=DRDO conducts first launch of the VL-SRSAM|url=https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2021/02/22/drdo-conducts-first-launch-of-vl-srsam.html|access-date=2021-02-22|website=The Week|language=en}}</ref> It will also be used as short range air defence system for Indian Air Force.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Feb 22|first1=PTI / Updated|last2=2021|last3=Ist|first3=22:33|title=DRDO successfully launches VL-SRSAM twice {{!}} India News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/drdo-successfully-launches-vl-srsam-twice/articleshow/81157352.cms|access-date=2021-02-22|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> | ||
==Design== | ==Design== | ||
VL-SRSAM is based on [[Astra (missile)|Astra]] Mark 1 | VL-SRSAM is based on [[Astra (missile)|Astra]] Mark 1 [[air-to-air missile]] with four [[Wingspan|short-span]] [[Chord (aeronautics)|long-chord]] [[Cruciform wing|cruciform wings]] that provide [[Aerodynamics|aerodynamic]] stability. It also includes additional [[Thrust vectoring#Exhaust vanes|jet vane driven thrust vector control]] to enable quick reaction time on vertical launch and smokeless exhaust.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kulkarni|first=Sushant|date=2021-12-11|title=Explained: What is the vertical launch surface to air missile that India has successfully test-fired?|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/what-is-vertical-launch-short-range-surface-to-air-missile-7667344/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-12-11|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> VL-SRSAM conceived for area and [[point-defence]] role to save naval platforms. Each [[Vertical launching system|Vertical Launch System]] (VLS) can hold forty missiles in a twin quad-pack canister configuration carrying eight missiles each for [[hot launch]] that can be installed in an arrangement of multiple launch systems based on availability of space on the ship. The missile is for neutralizing various aerial threats at medium and close ranges, including [[fighter aircraft]] and [[sea skimming]] [[anti-ship missile]]s.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Navy's Surface-To-Air Missile Test-Fired, Can Hit Sea-Skimming Targets|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/navys-vertical-launch-short-range-surface-to-air-missile-test-fired-can-hit-sea-skimming-targets-2376308|access-date=2021-02-23|website=NDTV.com}}</ref> As an integrated solution of missile and weapon control system (WCS) with 360° interception capability, it can detect and engage threats from different directions.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-22|title=DRDO successfully launches Surface to Air Missile capable of neutralising aerial threats|url=https://zeenews.india.com/india/drdo-successfully-launches-surface-to-air-missile-vl-srsam-missile-system-capable-of-neutralizing-aerial-threats-2343701.html|access-date=2021-02-23|website=Zee News|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Rout|first=Hemant Kumar|date=22 February 2021|title=Maiden test of Vertically Launched SRSAM from ITR off Odisha coast likely today|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2021/feb/22/maiden-test-of-vertically-launched-srsam-from-itr-off-odisha-coast-likely-today-2267271.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-02-22|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> | ||
[[Defence Research and Development Laboratory]] (DRDL), [[Research & Development Establishment (Engineers)]], [[Research Centre Imarat]] (RCI) and some private sector industries were involved in the design and development of the missile system as part of Development cum Production Partner programme (DCPP).<ref>{{Cite web|title=DRDO conducts first launch of the VL-SRSAM|url=https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2021/02/22/drdo-conducts-first-launch-of-vl-srsam.html|access-date=2021-02-22|website=The Week|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=6 April 2021|title=DRDO opens up missile production partnership for Indian private sector|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/drdo-opens-up-missile-production-partnership-for-indian-private-sector/articleshow/81928553.cms|url-status=live|access-date=2021-04-06|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> VL-SRSAM superseded the cancelled [[Maitri (missile)|Maitri missile]] project undertaken jointly by [[MBDA]] and DRDO based on the work done on [[MICA (missile)|MICA]] and [[Trishul (missile)|Trishul]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Rout|first=Hemant Kumar|date=23 February 2021|title=DRDO conducts successful flight test of VL-SRSAM|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2021/feb/23/drdo-conducts-successful-flight-test-of-vl-srsam-2267748.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-02-23|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> | [[Defence Research and Development Laboratory]] (DRDL), [[Research & Development Establishment (Engineers)]], [[Research Centre Imarat]] (RCI) and some private sector industries were involved in the design and development of the missile system as part of Development cum Production Partner programme (DCPP).<ref>{{Cite web|title=DRDO conducts first launch of the VL-SRSAM|url=https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2021/02/22/drdo-conducts-first-launch-of-vl-srsam.html|access-date=2021-02-22|website=The Week|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=6 April 2021|title=DRDO opens up missile production partnership for Indian private sector|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/drdo-opens-up-missile-production-partnership-for-indian-private-sector/articleshow/81928553.cms|url-status=live|access-date=2021-04-06|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> VL-SRSAM superseded the cancelled [[Maitri (missile)|Maitri missile]] project undertaken jointly by [[MBDA]] and DRDO based on the work done on [[MICA (missile)|MICA]] and [[Trishul (missile)|Trishul]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Rout|first=Hemant Kumar|date=23 February 2021|title=DRDO conducts successful flight test of VL-SRSAM|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2021/feb/23/drdo-conducts-successful-flight-test-of-vl-srsam-2267748.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-02-23|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> | ||
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==Testing== | ==Testing== | ||
DRDO successfully test fired two VL-SRSAM on 22 February 2021 at [[Odisha]] coast. The maiden launch tested the efficacy of vertical launch system and missile's maximum and minimum range. Both the missile successfully intercepted their target with pin point accuracy.<ref>{{cite | '''First test''' | ||
DRDO successfully test fired two ''VL-SRSAM'' on 22 February 2021 at [[Odisha]] coast. The maiden launch tested the efficacy of vertical launch system and missile's maximum and minimum range. Both the missile successfully intercepted their target with pin point accuracy.<ref>{{cite press release|url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1700039|title=Successful Launches of VL-SRSAM Missile System|publisher=PIB|date=22 February 2021}}</ref> | |||
'''Second test''' | |||
''VL-SRSAM'' was successfully tested by DRDO from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha on 7th December, 2021. The launch was conducted from a vertical launcher against an electronic target at a very low altitude. The launch was conducted to validate integrated operation of all weapon system components including the vertical launcher unit with controller, canisterised flight vehicle, weapon control system etc.<ref>{{cite press release|url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1778966|title=Successful Flight Test of Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile|publisher=PIB|date=7 December 2021}}</ref> | |||
==Manufacture== | ==Manufacture== | ||
DRDO has planned to offload the manufacture of the missile to a private sector company. Making it one of the first mainline weapon platform to be produced by a private industry under the aegis of [[Atmanirbhar Bharat]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/private-firms-allowed-to-partner-up-with-drdo-in-missile-development-production-1787785-2021-04-06|title=Private firms allowed to partner up with DRDO in missile development, production|publisher=India Today|date=2021-04-06|last=Negi|first=Manjeet}}</ref> | DRDO has planned to offload the manufacture of the missile to a private sector company. Making it one of the first mainline weapon platform to be produced by a private industry under the aegis of [[Atmanirbhar Bharat]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/private-firms-allowed-to-partner-up-with-drdo-in-missile-development-production-1787785-2021-04-06|title=Private firms allowed to partner up with DRDO in missile development, production|publisher=India Today|date=2021-04-06|last=Negi|first=Manjeet}}</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | |||
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|File:VL-SRSAM being tested from vertical launch system.jpg | |||
|VL-SRSAM being tested from [[Vertical launching system|vertical launch system]]. | |||
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==Operators== | ==Operators== | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
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*[[Trishul (missile)|Trishul]] | |||
*[[Maitri (missile)|Maitri]] | |||
*[[XRSAM|XR-SAM]] | *[[XRSAM|XR-SAM]] | ||
*[[Barak 8]] | *[[Barak 8]] | ||
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*[[Advanced Air Defence]] (AAD) | *[[Advanced Air Defence]] (AAD) | ||
*[[Prithvi Air Defence]] (PAD) | *[[Prithvi Air Defence]] (PAD) | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||