Engineering:NASM-SR
| NASM-SR | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Seaking test launching NASAM-SR | |
| Type | Naval anti-ship missile |
| Place of origin | India |
| Service history | |
| In service | Under development |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Defence Research and Development Organisation |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 380 kg (840 lb)[1] |
| Length | 3.6 m (12 ft) |
| Diameter | 300 mm (12 in) |
| Warhead | Multi-EFP[2] |
| Warhead weight | 100 kg (220 lb) |
Detonation mechanism | Radio proximity fuze |
| Engine | Solid-propellant rocket |
| Propellant | Solid fuel |
Operational range | 5–55 km (3.1–34.2 mi) |
| Flight altitude | 91m to 3km |
| Speed | Mach 0.8 |
Guidance system | Mid-course: INS + altimeter with satellite guidance and two-way datalink Terminal: Imaging infrared |
Launch platform | Westland Sea King,[3] MH-60R,HAL Dhruv |
NASM–SR or Naval Anti-Ship Missile–Short Range is a helicopter launched anti-ship missile being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation for the Indian Navy. It is the first indigenous air launched anti-ship cruise missile developed for the Indian Navy.[4]
Development
Since 1980s, the Indian Navy has been using Sea Eagle anti-ship missile on its Westland Sea King Mk.42B multipurpose helicopter. The NASM-SR is intended as a replacement for the Sea Eagle missile which restricted flight range and increased take-off weight. The development of NASM-SR was made public for the first time in 2018 by the then Minister of Defence Nirmala Sitharaman. Fund of ₹434.06 crore for the development was also allocated in the same year.[4] The design and specifications of the new missile was revealed at the DefExpo 2020. The specification showed Mach 0.8 capable air launched anti-ship missile with a range of 55 km. The missile has an Imaging Infra-Red (IIR) seeker immune to jamming, state-of-the-art navigation system and integrated avionics.[4]
The NASM-SR can be easily adapted to launch from ships and land-based vehicles. DRDO is speculated to be developing a long range version of it for attacking land targets.[4] As the Sea King Helicopters are being phased out, the NASM-SR will be equipped on Indian Navy's newly acquired MH-60R naval helicopters.[5]
Testing
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Indian Navy successfully carried out the first test of the missile from a Sea King Mk.42B helicopter on 18 May 2022.[6] On maiden test firing, NASM-SR demonstrated its sea skimming capability and approaches the target at 5m above the sea level.[7] The maiden test was successful, and the missile is said to have reached the designated target with high degree of accuracy. It validated the control, guidance and mission algorithms.[8]
DRDO conducted second successful trial of NASM-SR on 21 November 2023 in collaboration with Indian Navy.[9]
See also
- Sea Killer / Marte
- Sea Venom (missile)
- Sea Eagle (missile)
References
- ↑ Udoshi, Rahul (19 May 2022). "India's naval anti-ship missile completes maiden flight test" (in en). https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/indias-naval-anti-ship-missile-completes-maiden-flight-test.
- ↑ Singh, Dr. Manjit. "Ammunition Systems and Warhead Technologies". Defence Research and Development Organisation. https://www.drdo.gov.in/sites/default/files/technology-focus-documrnt/TF_Feb_2017_WEB.pdf.
- ↑ "Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM)". https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/nasm-sr.htm.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Paul George, Justin (18 May 2022). "Smaller, slower than BrahMos, but deadly: Why desi anti-ship missile matters" (in en). https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2022/05/18/smaller-slower-than-brahmos-but-deadly-why-desi-anti-ship-missile-matters.html.
- ↑ "Explained: Why the anti-ship missile tested by the Navy matters" (in en). 2022-05-21. https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/navy-anti-ship-missile-significance-explained-7928016/.
- ↑ "India tests indigenous anti-ship missile in a boost to self-reliance" (in en). 2022-05-19. https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-tests-indigenous-anti-ship-missile-in-a-boost-to-selfreliance-101652899484048.html.
- ↑ Singh, Mayank (19 May 2022). "Air-launched anti-ship missile successfully tested". https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2022/may/19/air-launched-anti-ship-missile-successfully-tested-2455326.html.
- ↑ Bureau, The Hindu (2022-05-18). "India successfully test-fires naval anti-ship missile" (in en-IN). The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/indian-navy-successfully-test-fires-naval-anti-ship-missile/article65425605.ece.
- ↑ "Indian Navy tests first indigenously developed ‘anti-ship missile’ | Watch" (in en). 2023-11-21. https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/indian-navy-tests-first-indigenously-developed-anti-ship-missile-watch-101700558255737.html.
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