NASM-SR
NASM-SR is a helicopter launched naval anti-ship missile being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation for Indian Navy. DRDO mentioned for the first time in 2018 has broken cover at the ongoing Defence Expo show in Lucknow. This project is possibly being developed for a number of platforms, having different ranges. ‘SR’, or Short Range, means that development of other longer range versions is expected as well.[2]
| NASM-SR | |
|---|---|
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| 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 | 375 kg (827 lb) |
| Length | 3.6 m (12 ft) |
| Diameter | 300 mm (12 in) |
| Warhead | Multi-EFP |
| 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 |
| Maximum 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[1] |
References
- "Naval Anti-Ship Missile Short Range (NASM-SR)". Global Security.
- Aroor, Shiv (6 February 2020). "REVEALED: India's Naval Anti-Ship Missile Breaks Cover At #DefExpo2020". Livefist.
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