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Anant Shastralarger figure on 0 of 1
S-500 missile systemlarger figure on 1 of 1
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Configuration
| Specification | Anant Shastra | S-500 missile system |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Mach 3[source] | — |
| Type | Surface-to-air missile[source] | Mobile surface-to-air missile[source] |
| Place of origin | India[source] | Russian Federation[source] |
| Used by | Indian Army[source] | Russian Space Forces[source] |
| Designer |
Diameter
Single source0.22 m (0.72 ft)[source]
Warhead weight
Single source32 kg (71 lb)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Defence Research and Development Organisation[source] |
Almaz-Antey[source] |
| Manufacturer | Bharat Electronics Bharat Dynamics Limited[source] | Almaz-Antey[source] |
|---|
| Produced | 2023 ( 2023 ) – present[source] | 2021–present[source] |
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| Warhead | HMX / TNT , pre- fragmented[source] | — |
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| Detonation mechanism | Optical proximity fuze[source] | — |
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| Engine | Single stage rocket motor[source] | — |
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| Propellant | Solid fuel[source] | — |
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| Flight altitude | 6–14 km (20,000–46,000 ft)[source] | — |
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| Guidance system | Mid-course: INS + two-way datalink Terminal: ARH[source] | — |
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| Accuracy | 80% (single fire); simultaneous engagement: 6 targets 100% (dual fire)[source] | — |
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| Launch platform | 6 tube launcher mounted on 8 x 8 Ashok Leyland or Tata Motors Transporter Erector Launcher (TEL)[source] | — |
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| In service | — | 16 September 2021[source] |
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| Unit cost | — | $2.5 billion[source] |
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| No. built | — | 1 S-500 regiment in service[source] |
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