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At a glance
ALAS (missile)larger figure on 0 of 3
Astra (missile)larger figure on 3 of 3
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Length
Single source2,720 mm[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | ALAS (missile) | Astra (missile) |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | 130–150m/s[source] 130–150 m/s (mid-course)[source] | Mk-1: Mach 4.5[source] |
| Type | Multi-purpose surface-to surface missile[source] | Beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile[source] |
| Place of origin | Serbia[source] | India[source] |
| Manufacturer | EDePro , Yugoimport SDPR |
3.84 m (12.6 ft)[source]
Operational; Mk-1
Single sourceOperational; Mk-2
Single sourceOperational; Mk-3
Single sourceMk-1: 110 km (68 mi) Mk-2: 240 km (150 mi) Mk-3: 350 km (220 mi)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Bharat Dynamics Limited[source] |
| Engine | solid fuel boost phase motor, EDePro TMM-404 single-shaft turbojet[source] | Mk-1: Solid-propellant rocket Mk-2: Dual-thrust pulsed rocket motor Mk-3: Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet[source] |
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| Guidance system | optical IR or TV[source] | Mid-course: FOG - INS + Mid-course update via datalink Terminal: ARH[source] |
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| Accuracy | less than 1 meter CEP[source] | — |
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| In service | — | 2019 ( 2019 ) –present[source] |
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| Used by | — | Indian Air Force Indian Navy[source] |
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| Wars | — | 2025 India–Pakistan conflict[source] |
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| Designer | — | Defence Research and Development Laboratory ( DRDO )[source] |
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| Unit cost | — | Mk-1: ₹ 7−8 crore (US$−830,000)[source] |
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| Produced | — | 2017 − Present[source] |
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| Variants | — | Mk-1 (Operational) Mk-2 (LSP) Mk-3 (Trial-phase) VL-SRSAM (Trial-phase)[source] |
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| Warhead | — | High-explosive pre- fragmented HMX / PU[source] |
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| Detonation mechanism | — | Mk-1: Radio proximity fuze Mk-2: Optical proximity fuze[source] |
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| Propellant | — | Solid fuel[source] |
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| Flight ceiling | — | 20 km (66,000 ft)[source] |
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| Launch platform | — | Su-30MKI MiG-29K Tejas Mk.1/1A MiG-29UPG (Trial-phase) HAL Tejas Mk2 (Planned) AMCA (Planned) TEDBF (Planned) Rafale Marine (Planned)[source] |
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| Reported operators |
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