Q. Consider the following statements regarding India’s Project Kusha air defence system:
1.It is an indigenous Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM) project designed to provide air defense coverage up to an interception distance of 350 km.
2.The radar and missile interceptor layers are designed to destroy stealth fighters, drones, cruise missiles, and precision-guided munitions.
3.The operational standard guarantees a single-shot kill probability of under 50%, requiring mandatory continuous salvo launches to neutralize basic aircraft threats.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statements 1 and 2 are correct: Project Kusha is India’s upcoming strategic shield designed to rival systems like the S-400, offering area defense against high-value targets and stealth aircraft.
- Statement 3 is incorrect: The design metrics specify a very high single-shot kill probability of at least 80% for single interceptors and up to 90% when firing a salvo (multiple coordinated launches).
