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{{Infobox weapon | {{Infobox weapon | ||
| name = VL-SRSAM | | name = VL-SRSAM | ||
| image = File:VL-SRSAM | | image = File:VL-SRSAM tested from vertical launch system.jpg | ||
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| yield = <!-- Vehicle/missile specifications --> | | yield = <!-- Vehicle/missile specifications --> | ||
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| vehicle_range = {{cvt|40|km}} - {{cvt|50|km}}<ref>{{ | | vehicle_range = {{cvt|40|km}} - {{cvt|50|km}}<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |date=2022-06-25 |title=VL-SRSAM missile system successfully test-fired |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/vl-srsam-missile-system-successfully-test-fired-7989717/ |access-date=2022-06-27 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| 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> | | 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 = {{cvt| | | altitude = {{cvt|15|km}}<ref name="auto"/> | ||
| 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> 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| | 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 name="auto1">{{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|agency=PTI|date=Feb 22, 2021|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 [[air-to-air missile]] with four [[Wingspan|short-span]] [[Chord (aeronautics)|long-chord]] [[ | 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]]s 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. Although plan was to develop short range air defence missile, VL-SRSAM achieved a range of 60 km making it a medium range air defence system. The missile is said to be fitted in destroyers, frigates, corvettes and aircraft carriers.<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 | [[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 name="auto1"/><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> | ||
==Testing== | ==Testing== | ||
'''First test''' | '''First test''' | ||
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'''Second test''' | '''Second test''' | ||
''VL-SRSAM'' was successfully tested by DRDO from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha on | ''VL-SRSAM'' was successfully tested by DRDO from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha on 7 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> | ||
'''Third test''' | |||
[[File:VLSRSAM.jpg|thumb|First shipborne test of VLSRSAM]] | |||
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on 24 June 2022 announced that India has successfully test-fired the Vertically Launched Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) from an Indian Naval Ship off the coast of Chandipur in Odisha. The launch of the system was conducted against a high-speed aerial target mimicking aircraft, which was successfully engaged. <ref>{{cite press release|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/india-successfully-test-fires-vl-srsam-from-indian-naval-ship-off-odisha-coast-drdo-article-92432165|title=India successfully test-fires VL-SRSAM from Indian Naval Ship off Odisha coast: DRDO|publisher=Times Now|date=24 June 2022}}</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> | ||
== | ==Future Operators== | ||
;{{Flagu|India}} | ;{{Flagu|India}} | ||
* [[Indian Navy]] | * [[Indian Navy]]- [[Kamorta class]], [[INS Vikramaditya]],[[Shivalik-class frigate]], [[Brahmaputra-class frigate]], [[Delhi-class destroyer]] | ||
* [[Indian Air Force]] | * [[Indian Air Force]] | ||
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*[[Advanced Air Defence]] (AAD) | *[[Advanced Air Defence]] (AAD) | ||
*[[Prithvi Air Defence]] (PAD) | *[[Prithvi Air Defence]] (PAD) | ||
*[[QRSAM]] | |||
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