Q. Consider the following statements about SANT Missile:
1. It is an indigenously designed and developed surface-to-surface missile.
2. The missile can neutralize targets in a range of up to 10 km.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
About SANT Missile: Stand-off Anti-Tank (SANT) is an indigenously designed and developed air-to-surface missile. The missile has been designed and developed by Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad in coordination with other DRDO labs.
Key Features of SANT Missile
- Firstly, the missile is equipped with a state-of-the-art Milli Metre Wave (MMW) seeker, which provides high precision strike capability from a safe distance.
- Secondly, the missile can neutralize targets in a range of up to 10 km.
Significance of the launch of SANT Missile
In recent times, SANT is the third in the series of indigenous stand-off weapons which has been tested. The others were the long-range bombs and smart anti airfield weapons.
Hence, the missile is expected to further strengthen the arsenal of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Source: Defence technology
