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Missiles2019 ( 2019 ) –present
Beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile
Astra (missile) is a beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile originating in India. It was built by Bharat Dynamics Limited.
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Sourced dimensions beside a 1.75 m human reference.
Points represent sourced observations, including revisions. Revisions on the same effective date are not separate inventory events. Ranges appear in the table and are not plotted as exact points.
| Observation / report period | Value | Source | Claim state |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sept 2026 | 3.84 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
Beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile
India
2019 ( 2019 ) –present
Indian Air Force Indian Navy
2025 India–Pakistan conflict
Defence Research and Development Laboratory ( DRDO )
Bharat Dynamics Limited
Mk-1: ₹ 7−8 crore (US$−830,000)
2017 − Present
Mk-1 (Operational) Mk-2 (LSP) Mk-3 (Trial-phase) VL-SRSAM (Trial-phase)
154 kg (340 lb)
3.84 m (12.6 ft)
178 mm (7.0 in)
High-explosive pre- fragmented HMX / PU
15 kg (33 lb)
Mk-1: Radio proximity fuze Mk-2: Optical proximity fuze
Mk-1: Solid-propellant rocket Mk-2: Dual-thrust pulsed rocket motor Mk-3: Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet
Solid fuel
Mk-1: 110 km (68 mi) Mk-2: 240 km (150 mi) Mk-3: 350 km (220 mi)
20 km (66,000 ft)
Mk-1: Mach 4.5
Mid-course: FOG - INS + Mid-course update via datalink Terminal: ARH
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Reference text from Wikipedia contributors, used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Astra (missile) equipment records. Variants, orders and quantities are shown as reported in each inventory source; coverage is incomplete.