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Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) Missile

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    10Pointer
  • Categories
    Science & Technology
  • Published
    29th Sep, 2022

Context

DRDO conducted two successful test flights of the Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile.



About Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile 

  • It is a Man Portable Air Defence System (MANPAD) designed and developed indigenously by DRDO’s Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories and Indian Industry Partners.
  • VSHORADS missile incorporates many novel technologies including miniaturised Reaction Control System (RCS) and integrated avionics, which have been successfully proven during the tests. 
  • The missile, meant for neutralising low altitude aerial threats at short ranges is propelled by a dual thrust solid motor. 
  • The design of the missile including launcher has been highly optimised to ensure easy portability. 

What are MANPADS?

  • MANPADS are short-range, lightweight and portable surface-to-air missiles that can be fired by individuals or small groups to destroy aircraft or helicopters.
  • They help shield troops from aerial attacks and are most effective in targeting low-flying aircraft.
  • MANPATs or Man-Portable Anti-Tank Systems work in a similar manner but are used to destroy or incapacitate military tanks.
  • MANPADS have a maximum range of 8 kilometers and can engage targets at altitudes of 4.5 km.
  • The first MANPADS were introduced by the United States and Soviet Union in the 1960s.

About Reaction Control System

  • A Reaction Control System (RCS) is responsible for attitude control and steering by the use of thrusters.
  • The RCS system is capable of providing small amounts of thrust in any desired direction or combination of directions.

Significance

  • This new missile equipped with modern technologies will give further technological boost to the Armed Forces. 

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