Rudram (missile)
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The Rudram (IAST: Rudram, meaning remover of sorrows)[19] is a series of air-to-surface ground attack and anti-radiation missiles in development by the Defence Research and Development Organisation of India.[20] It can be launched from a range of altitudes with large standoff distance[21][22] for destroying enemy surveillance radars, communication stations and bunkers.[23][24]
Rudram-1 (NGARM) | |
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Type | Air-to-surface anti-radiation missile[1] |
Place of origin | India |
Service history | |
In service | 2022 (planned)[2] |
Used by | Indian Air Force |
Production history | |
Designer | Defence Research and Development Organisation |
Designed | 2012–present |
Manufacturer | Bharat Dynamics Limited Bharat Electronics Adani Defence and Aerospace |
Produced | Under Development |
Variants |
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Specifications | |
Mass | Rudram-1 : 600 kg (1,300 lb)[3] |
Length | 5.5 m (18 ft) |
Warhead |
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Warhead weight | |
Detonation mechanism | Optical proximity fuze |
Engine | Dual-pulsed rocket motor |
Propellant | Solid fuel |
Operational range | |
Flight altitude | |
Maximum speed | |
Guidance system |
Mid-course : INS + Passive radar homing Terminal : MMW Active radar homing[16][17]
Terminal : IIR homing
Mid-course : INS + SatNav + Passive radar homing Terminal : IIR homing[18] |
Accuracy | 5 m CEP |
Launch platform |
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It will be manufactured jointly by Bharat Dynamics Limited and Bharat Electronics Limited after trials and introduction.[25] DRDO also involved Adani Defence and Aerospace under Development cum Production Partner programme for mass production.[26] The hypersonic variant Rudram-2 will also be manufactured by Adani Defence and Aerospace in their Hyderabad facility.[27]