Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) - Chanakya Mandal Pariwar

Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM)

Context

  • The indigenous Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is set to be tested again with some changes suggested by the Army.

About

  • QRSAM is a Short-Range Surface to Air Missile system designed to protect moving armoured columns from aerial attacks.
  • It was designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
  • The entire weapon system is configured on highly mobile platforms and is capable of providing air defense on the move.
  • Range ➔ 30 km
  • It is propelled by a Single Stage Solid Rocket Motor.
  • It can engage 6 targets simultaneously.
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