The New Generation Anti-Radiation Missile (NGARM) or Rudram-1 is a air-to-surface, anti-radition missile is in under development by Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to provide an air superiority, tactical capability for the Indian Air Force fighter jets. It is designed for suppression of enemy air defence (SEAD), that can destroy enemy's surveillance radars, tracking and communication system. The state of the art missile developed in India is the first of its kind in the IAF arsenal. The missile is jointly produced by Bharat Dynamic Limited (BDL) & Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).
Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDO) is carrying out the design and development work for the missile. The Rudram-1, with a range of 150 km, is the first indigenous air-to-surface missile to be developed by DRDO, after BrahMos cruise missile. It is integrated with Su-30 MKI, in future it will be integrated with Mirage 2000, Jaguar, Tejas, Tejas Mk.2/ MWF.
Type: Air-to-surface Missile
Manufacturer: Bharat Dynamic Limited (BDL),
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Mass: 140 kg
Length: 5.5 m (18 ft)
Warhead: Pre-fermentation warhead
Engine: Dual-pulse rocket motor
Propellet: Soild fuel
Operational Range: 150-250 km
Accuracy: 10 m CEP
Future Air-to-surface wepeons of IAF
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