VL-SRSAM
| VL-SRSAM | |
|---|---|
VL-SRSAM being tested from vertical launch system by DRDO and Indian Navy. | |
| Type | Surface-to-air missile |
| Place of origin | India |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2022 |
| Used by | Indian Navy |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDO) |
| Manufacturer | Bharat Dynamics Limited |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 170 kg (370 lb) |
| Length | 3.80 m (12.5 ft) |
| Diameter | 178 mm (7.0 in) |
| Wingspan | 508 mm (20.0 in) |
| Warhead | High-explosive pre-fragmented HMX/PU |
| Warhead weight | 15 kg (33 lb) |
Detonation mechanism | Radio proximity fuze |
| Engine | Solid-propellant rocket |
| Propellant | Solid fuel |
Operational range | 80 km (50 mi) |
| Flight altitude | 16 km (52,000 ft) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 4 |
Guidance system | Mid-course: Fibre-optic gyro based inertial navigation system with mid-course update via datalink. Terminal: Active radar homing |
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 the Indian Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
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 (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. It will also be used as short range air defence system for Indian Air Force.