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{{Infobox weapon | {{Infobox weapon | ||
| name = Akash-NG | | name = Akash-NG | ||
| image = Akash-NG missile test on 25 January 2021 (cropped).jpg | | image = Akash-NG missile test on 25 January 2021 (cropped).jpg | ||
| image_size = 300 | | image_size = 300 | ||
| caption = Akash-NG maiden test launch. | | caption = Akash-NG maiden test launch. | ||
| origin = [[India]] | | origin = [[India]] | ||
| type = Medium range [[Surface-to-air missile]] system | | type = Medium range [[Surface-to-air missile]] system | ||
<!-- Type selection -->| is_ranged = yes | <!-- Type selection -->| is_ranged = yes | ||
| is_missile = yes | | is_missile = yes | ||
| is_UK = yes | | is_UK = yes | ||
| service = 2023 (planned)<ref name="DRDO_Chief_Comments_2021">{{cite news|last1=Jha|first1=Saurav|title=Developing Any Kind Of Missile Is Not Much Of An Issue For DRDO Anymore: Satheesh Reddy|url=http://delhidefencereview.com/2021/02/08/developing-any-kind-of-missile-is-not-much-of-an-issue-for-drdo-anymore-sateesh-reddy/|access-date=8 February 2021|work=Delhi Defence Review|date=8 February 2021}}</ref> | | service = 2023 (planned)<ref name="DRDO_Chief_Comments_2021">{{cite news|last1=Jha|first1=Saurav|title=Developing Any Kind Of Missile Is Not Much Of An Issue For DRDO Anymore: Satheesh Reddy|url=http://delhidefencereview.com/2021/02/08/developing-any-kind-of-missile-is-not-much-of-an-issue-for-drdo-anymore-sateesh-reddy/|access-date=8 February 2021|work=Delhi Defence Review|date=8 February 2021}}</ref> | ||
| used_by = [[Indian Air Force]] (planned) | | used_by = [[Indian Air Force]] (planned) | ||
| wars = <!-- Production history --> | | wars = <!-- Production history --> | ||
| designer = [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]]<!-- Infobox weapon now allows design groups in the designer section --> | | designer = [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]]<!-- Infobox weapon now allows design groups in the designer section --> | ||
| design_date = 2021 | | design_date = 2021 | ||
| manufacturer = [[Bharat Dynamics Limited]]<br>[[Bharat Electronics Limited]]< | | manufacturer = [[Bharat Dynamics Limited]] <br />[[Bharat Electronics Limited]] <br />Electropneumatics and Hydraulics India | ||
| unit_cost = | | unit_cost = | ||
| production_date = | | production_date = | ||
| number = | | number = | ||
| variants = | | variants = | ||
| speed = | | speed = | ||
| spec_label = | | spec_label = | ||
| weight = | | weight = | ||
| length = | | length = | ||
| part_length = | | part_length = | ||
| width = | | width = | ||
| height = | | height = | ||
| diameter = | | diameter = | ||
| crew = | | crew = | ||
| passengers = <!-- Artillery specifications --> | | passengers = <!-- Artillery specifications --> | ||
| breech = | | rate = * 1 missile in 10 seconds <br/> | ||
| recoil = | * 3 missiles in 20 seconds | ||
| carriage = | | breech = | ||
| elevation = | | recoil = | ||
| traverse = <!-- Bladed weapon specifications --> | | carriage = | ||
| blade_type = | | elevation = 20–70° | ||
| hilt_type = | | traverse = <!-- Bladed weapon specifications --> | ||
| sheath_type = | | blade_type = | ||
| head_type = | | hilt_type = | ||
| haft_type = <!-- Explosive specifications --> | | sheath_type = | ||
| filling = [[Fragmentation (weaponry)|Fragmentation]] | | head_type = | ||
| filling_weight = | | haft_type = <!-- Explosive specifications --> | ||
| detonation = [[Proximity fuze|Optical proximity fuze]] | | filling = [[Fragmentation (weaponry)|Fragmentation]] | ||
| yield = <!-- Missiles only --> | | filling_weight = | ||
| wingspan = | | detonation = [[Proximity fuze|Optical proximity fuze]] | ||
| propellant = [[Solid fuel]] | | yield = <!-- Missiles only --> | ||
| engine = [[Pulsed rocket motor|Dual-pulse solid rocket motor]]<ref name="DRDO_Chief_Comments_2021"/> | | wingspan = | ||
| ceiling = | | propellant = [[Solid fuel]] | ||
| altitude = | | engine = [[Pulsed rocket motor|Dual-pulse solid rocket motor]]<ref name="DRDO_Chief_Comments_2021"/> | ||
| depth = | | ceiling = | ||
| boost = | | altitude = {{convert|20|km|feet|abbr=on}} | ||
| accuracy = | | depth = | ||
| launch_platform = | | boost = | ||
| guidance = '''Mid-course:''' [[Inertial navigation system]] with two way [[datalink]] <br/>'''Terminal:''' [[Active radar homing]] | | accuracy = | ||
| transport = | | launch_platform = | ||
| vehicle_range = | | guidance = '''Mid-course:''' [[Inertial navigation system]] with two way [[datalink]] <br/>'''Terminal:''' [[Active radar homing]] | ||
| transport = | |||
| vehicle_range = 30 km<ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1582753838741999616|user=CNBC_Awaaz|title=डिफेंस एक्सपो में एन्टी ड्रोन मिसाइल की प्रदर्शनी, क्या है खासियत बता रहे हैं|language=Hindi|access-date=2022-10-27}}</ref> | |||
}} | }} | ||
'''Akash - New generation''' ([[IAST]]: [[Akash|Ākāśa]] ''"Sky"'') abbreviated as '''Akash-NG''' is a medium-range mobile [[surface-to-air missile]] defense system developed by the [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO) and produced by [[Bharat Dynamics Limited]] and [[Bharat Electronics]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 July 2021 |title=DRDO successfully flight-tests surface-to-air missile Akash-NG |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-drdo-successfully-flight-tests-surface-to-air-missile-akash-ng-2901725 |access-date=2022-10-20 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref> Private sector firm Electropneumatics and Hydraulics India is involved in Development cum Production Partner programme.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kajal |first=Kapil |date=19 October 2022 |title=Defexpo 2022: India showcases Akash-NG mobile missile launcher |url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/defexpo-2022-india-showcases-akash-ng-mobile-missile-launcher |access-date=2022-10-20 |website=Janes |language=en}}</ref> | |||
This missile is a successor to the [[Akash (missile)|Akash]] and Akash-1S series of missiles with improvements such as a [[Pulsed rocket motor|Dual-pulse solid rocket motor]],<ref name="DRDO_Chief_Comments_2021"/> a canisterised launcher and an [[Active electronically scanned array|AESA]] Multifunction targeting radar to improve its probability of kill with a smaller ground operations and logistics footprint.<ref name="MoD_test_1">{{cite web|title=Successful Maiden Test Launch of Akash-NG Missile|url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1692258|website=pib.gov.in|publisher=Ministry of Defence, Government of India|access-date=27 January 2021}}</ref> | |||
The missile uses an [[Ku band|Ku-band]] Active radar seeker which was revealed to the public during [[Aero India|Aero India 2021]].<ref name="DRDO_Chief_Comments_2021" /> | |||
== Development & Description == | == Development & Description == | ||
{{Expand section|date =September 2021}} | {{Expand section|date =September 2021}} | ||
The development of the Akash-NG (New Generation) was approved in September 2016 with a funding of {{INRConvert|470|c|lk=on|year= | The development of the Akash-NG (New Generation) was approved in September 2016 with a funding of {{INRConvert|470|c|lk=on|year=2022}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=158007|title=DRDO Projects|date=3 February 2017|website=[[Ministry of Defence (India)|Ministry of Defence]]|via=[[Press Information Bureau]]|access-date=2019-10-28}}</ref> Akash-NG will have an improved reaction time and higher level of protection against saturation attacks. The second stage uses [[Pulsed rocket motor|dual-pulse solid rocket motor]] which is lighter compare to air-breathing ramjet engine present in the earlier Akash and Akash-1S missiles. It helps in reducing the weight and footprint of the platform. An [[active electronically scanned array]] Multi-Function Radar (MFR) improves the effectiveness of the missile against targets with low [[radar cross-section]] whereas optical [[proximity fuze]] provides excellent anti-electromagnetic interference capability.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oneindia.com/india/next-generation-akash-ng-add-new-diamension-india-s-air-defence-capabilities-2817050.html|title=Next generation Akash-NG to add new diamension to India's air defence capabilities|last=SV|first=Vikas|date=2018-12-04|website=oneindia|language=en|access-date=2019-11-17}}</ref><ref name="MoD_test_1"/> | ||
As per Electropneumatics and Hydraulics India, Akash NG has range of 30 km and can operate upto an elevation of 20° to 70° with an azimuth of 360°. Two canister missile stacks take 10 minutes to reload. From target acquisition by command-and-control unit, the system can fire one missile within 10 seconds and in 20 seconds a salvo of three missiles can be fired. The deployment time is less than 20 minutes between transportation and ready-to-fire mode.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Kajal |first=Kapil |date=19 October 2022 |title=Defexpo 2022: India showcases Akash-NG mobile missile launcher |url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/defexpo-2022-india-showcases-akash-ng-mobile-missile-launcher |access-date=2022-10-20 |website=Janes |language=en}}</ref> | |||
==Testing== | ==Testing== | ||
*'''Maiden Test''' : [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] successfully conducted the first test of the missile on 25 January 2021 from Launching Complex - III at the Integrated Test Range near [[Chandipur, Odisha|Chandipur]], [[Odisha]] at about 2:30 pm against an electronic target.<ref name="maiden_test_hemant_rout"/> | *'''Maiden Test''' : [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] successfully conducted the first test of the missile on 25 January 2021 from Launching Complex - III at the Integrated Test Range near [[Chandipur, Odisha|Chandipur]], [[Odisha]] at about 2:30 pm against an electronic target.<ref name="maiden_test_hemant_rout">{{cite news|last1=Rout|first1=Hemant Kumar|title=Next-generation surface-to-air Akash missile successfully test-fired|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2021/jan/25/next-generation-surface-to-air-akash-missile-successfully-test-fired-2254916.html|access-date=27 January 2021|work=The New Indian Express|agency=The New Indian Express}}</ref> | ||
*'''2nd Test''' : [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] and [[Indian Air Force]] successfully conducted the 2nd test of the missile on 21 July 2021 from Launching Complex - III at the Integrated Test Range near Chandipur, Odisha at about 12:45 PM against an electronic target.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-drdo-successfully-flight-tests-surface-to-air-missile-akash-ng-2901725|title =DRDO successfully flight-tests surface-to-air missile Akash-NG|website=DNA India|access-date=21 July 2021}}</ref> | *'''2nd Test''' : [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] and [[Indian Air Force]] successfully conducted the 2nd test of the missile on 21 July 2021 from Launching Complex - III at the Integrated Test Range near Chandipur, Odisha at about 12:45 PM against an electronic target.<ref name="auto">{{cite news|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-drdo-successfully-flight-tests-surface-to-air-missile-akash-ng-2901725|title =DRDO successfully flight-tests surface-to-air missile Akash-NG|website=DNA India|access-date=21 July 2021}}</ref> | ||
*'''3rd Test''' : [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] has successfully test-fired the Akash-NG surface-to-air missile air defence system off the coast of Odisha in [[Balasore]] at 11:45am IST on 23rd July, 2021. The test was carried out amidst inclement weather conditions proving the all-weather capability of the weapon system. The flight test has validated the functioning of complete weapon system consisting of the missile with indigenously developed RF Seeker, Launcher, Multi-Function Radar and Command, Control & Communication system. <ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1738136|title =DRDO conducts successful flight test of Akash-NG|website=PIB India|access-date=23 July 2021}}</ref> | *'''3rd Test''' : [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] has successfully test-fired the Akash-NG surface-to-air missile air defence system off the coast of Odisha in [[Balasore]] at 11:45am IST on 23rd July, 2021. The test was carried out amidst inclement weather conditions proving the all-weather capability of the weapon system. The flight test has validated the functioning of complete weapon system consisting of the missile with indigenously developed RF Seeker, Launcher, Multi-Function Radar and Command, Control & Communication system. <ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1738136|title =DRDO conducts successful flight test of Akash-NG|website=PIB India|access-date=23 July 2021}}</ref> | ||
*'''4th Test''' : Successful test firing at Pokhran on 26th April 2022 <ref> {{cite news|url=https://defenceaviationpost.com/akash-ng-missile-was-successfully-test-fired-from-the-firing-range-at-pokhran-field}}</ref> | |||
==Operators== | ==Operators== | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
{{Portal|India|Rocketry}} | |||
*[[Akash (missile)|Akash]] | *[[Akash (missile)|Akash]] | ||
*[[Type 3 Chū-SAM]] | *[[Type 3 Chū-SAM]] | ||
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[[Category:Post–Cold War weapons of India]] | [[Category:Post–Cold War weapons of India]] | ||
[[Category:Defence Research and Development Organisation]] | [[Category:Defence Research and Development Organisation]] | ||
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