Astra missile to be tested soon

Astra, the beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile, having the capability to engage a high-speed, fast-manoeuvring target, will soon be tested by integrating the weapon system to a fighter aircraft.

A captive flight test would be first carried out in March-April by fitting the missile to the aircraft, Astra project director S. Gollakota told The Hindu here.

During the test, the aircraft would conduct several manoeuvres at different speeds and altitudes when the mechanical, electronics and avionics compatibility would be checked.

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