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BAir defence
series of surface-to-air anti-ballistic missile and anti-aircraft defense systems
At a glance
Measured figures
Length
Single source4.4 m (14 ft)[source]
Sky Bow III only; retired Sky Bow I values not inherited · Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Anant Shastra | Sky Bow |
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| Speed | Mach 3[source] | Mach 4.5[source]Sky Bow II only; retired Sky Bow I values not inherited Mach 7.0[source]Sky Bow III only; retired Sky Bow I values not inherited |
| Type | Surface-to-air missile[source] | series of surface-to-air anti-ballistic missile and anti-aircraft defense systems[source] |
| Place of origin | India[source] | — |
| Used by | Indian Army |
Sky Bow II only; retired Sky Bow I values not inherited · Length
Single source5.673 m[source]Sky Bow II only; retired Sky Bow I values not inherited
5.498 m[source]Sky Bow III only; retired Sky Bow I values not inherited
Diameter
Single source0.22 m (0.72 ft)[source]
Sky Bow III only; retired Sky Bow I values not inherited · Diameter
Single sourceSky Bow II only; retired Sky Bow I values not inherited · Diameter
Single source0.42 m[source]Sky Bow II only; retired Sky Bow I values not inherited
0.4 m[source]Sky Bow III only; retired Sky Bow I values not inherited
Mass
Single source270 kg (600 lb)[source]
Sky Bow III only; retired Sky Bow I values not inherited · Mass
Single sourceSky Bow II only; retired Sky Bow I values not inherited · Mass
Single source1,135 kg[source]Sky Bow II only; retired Sky Bow I values not inherited
870 kg[source]Sky Bow III only; retired Sky Bow I values not inherited
Operational; Operational range
Single source30–40 km (19–25 mi)[source]
maximum range of 30 km (19 mi)[source]Anant Shastra · Description · The Anant Shastra has a maximum range of 30 km (19 mi) and can intercept targets flying at 10 km (6.2 mi) altitude.
Sky Bow III only; retired Sky Bow I values not inherited · Range
Single sourceSky Bow II only; retired Sky Bow I values not inherited · Range
Single source150 km[source]Sky Bow II only; retired Sky Bow I values not inherited
200 km[source]Sky Bow III only; retired Sky Bow I values not inherited
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Military of the Republic of China[source] |
| Designer | Defence Research and Development Organisation[source] | — |
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| Manufacturer | Bharat Electronics Bharat Dynamics Limited[source] | National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST)[source] |
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| Produced | 2023 ( 2023 ) – 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] | Underground silos and mobile launch vehicles[source]Sky Bow II only; retired Sky Bow I values not inherited Towed quad launchers[source]Sky Bow III only; retired Sky Bow I values not inherited |
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| Role | surface-to-air missile defense system[source] | surface-to-air missile[source]Sky Bow II only; retired Sky Bow I values not inherited surface-to-air missile[source]Sky Bow III only; retired Sky Bow I values not inherited |
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| Source measurement | Its command and control system, target acquisition and fire control are fully automated. The surveillance and fire control radars developed by Bharat Electronics Limited, namely, the Active Array Battery Surveillance Radar (BSR) and the Active Array Battery Multifunction Radar (BMFR) are four walled, configured to provide 360 degree coverage, integrated with identification friend or foe for multiple target engagement. Both the radars have Quad Transmit Receive Modules (QTRMs). The BSR operates in C-band with a range of 120 km (75 mi) while the BMFR operates in X-band with a range of 80 km (50 mi). The Anant Shastra has a maximum range of 30 km (19 mi) and can intercept targets flying at 10 km (6.2 mi) altitude. According to DRDO, currently the Anant Shastra has 90% indigenous component, which is projected to increase 99% incrementally. It has been interfaced with the Akashteer .[source]Anant Shastra · Description; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage | — |
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| In service | — | The TK-2, TK-3 and TK-4 are in service with the Military of the Republic of China[source] |
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| Propulsion | — | Single-stage dual-thrust solid-fuel rocket motor[source]Sky Bow II only; retired Sky Bow I values not inherited Solid-fuel rocket motor[source]Sky Bow III only; retired Sky Bow I values not inherited |
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| Guidance | — | Inertial with mid-course guidance update from ground-based phased array radar, Active radar homing ( ARH ) for terminal guidance[source]Sky Bow II only; retired Sky Bow I values not inherited |
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| Introduced | — | 1997[source]Sky Bow II only; retired Sky Bow I values not inherited |
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| Country of origin | — | Taiwan[source]Inventory Origin column; table 5, row 4, cell 2; revision 1370505017; retrieved 2026-09-30 |
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