Consider the following statements regarding Astra missile 1 It is surface to Air miss...........

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Consider the following statements regarding Astra missile.

1. It is surface to Air missile.

2. Maximum range of this missile is 80km

Which of the above is / are correct statements?

1 only

2 only

Both

None

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Explanation:

About Astra:
Astra is designed to be capable of engaging targets at varying range and altitudes allowing for engagement of both short-range targets (up to 20 km) and long-range targets (up to 80 km) using alternative propulsion modes.
The Astra is a Beyond Visual Range (BVR) missile capable of being launched from India’s Sukhoi-30 MKI twin-jet air superiority fighter.
   The Indian Air Force currently operates roughly 200 total Su-30 MKI, but plans to eventually operate around 270.
   The Astra is 149 inches in length, making it the most compact missile developed indigenously in India capable of supersonic speeds.
    The all-weather, radar homing missile has high manoeuvrability and capability to engage and destroy aerial targets at supersonic speeds.
   The missile complex at Hyderabad and several DRDO laboratories in partnership with the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and the Indian Air Force developed Astra.