Akash Missile- An Introduction
Duration: 3 min
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The video presents a lecture on India's advanced missile systems, focusing on the Akash-NG surface-to-air missile and the Stand-Off Anti-Tank Missile (SANT). The Akash-NG, developed by DRDL in Hyderabad, was tested in July 2021 and features an extended range of up to 70 km, a speed of Mach 2.5, and a low Radar Cross Section (RCS) to counter high-maneuvering aerial threats such as stealth aircraft and drones. The SANT, an indigenous helicopter-launched missile developed by DRDO and tested by the IAF in December 2021, is a fourth-generation upgrade of the HELINA missile. It incorporates a Milli Meter Wave (MMW) Active Radar seeker for high-precision targeting in all weather conditions and can neutralize targets up to 10 km away. The lecture uses a slide presentation with handwritten annotations to emphasize key technical specifications and strategic capabilities of both systems.
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0:00 – 2:00 00:00-02:00
The video opens with a slide presentation on the Akash-NG missile, highlighting its status as a new variant of the Akash surface-to-air system tested in July 2021. Key features include an extended range of up to 70 km, a speed of Mach 2.5, and development by DRDL, Hyderabad. The missile is designed to intercept high-maneuvering aerial threats with low Radar Cross Section (RCS), which refers to an object's electromagnetic signature. The lecturer, visible in a small window, uses a red pen to annotate the slide, circling "Akash" and underlining "extended range" and "Mach 2.5" to emphasize these attributes. Additional annotations compare Akash-NG (70km, 70kg) with the original Akash (30km, 50kg), illustrating significant improvements in range and payload. The lecturer explains that the Akash-NG is essential for countering modern threats like stealth aircraft and drones that are difficult to detect due to their low RCS.
2:00 – 3:13 02:00-03:13
The presentation transitions to a new slide titled "STAND-OFF ANTI-TANK MISSILE (SANT)". The lecturer explains that SANT is an indigenous, helicopter-launched missile developed by DRDO and tested by the Indian Air Force in December 2021. It is a fourth-generation upgrade of the HELINA missile, developed in coordination with other DRDO laboratories. A key feature is its state-of-the-art Milli Meter Wave (MMW) Active Radar seeker, which enables high precision and all-weather targeting. The slide states the missile can neutralize targets at a range of up to 10 km. The lecturer uses a red pen to write "SANT" and "10km" on the slide to emphasize the missile's name and range. A diagram of a helicopter launching the missile illustrates its stand-off capability. The focus is on the missile's advanced technology and its strategic role in modern anti-tank warfare.
The lecture provides a comparative overview of two advanced Indian missile systems, highlighting India's growing capability in indigenous defense technology. The Akash-NG represents a significant enhancement in air defense, with improved range, speed, and the ability to counter low-RCS threats, reflecting the need for modern air defense systems. The SANT missile demonstrates progress in precision-guided, stand-off anti-tank weapons, leveraging advanced radar technology for all-weather effectiveness. Together, these systems illustrate India's strategic focus on developing sophisticated, indigenous missile platforms to meet evolving battlefield requirements and enhance national security.