Consider the following statements regarding New Generation Akash Missile (Akash-NG)1. Akash-NG uses ramjet engines2. The weight of the rocket is reduced to increase its range and to carry more missiles. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B

Notes:

Defence Research & Development Organisation(DRDO) has successfully flight-tested the New Generation Akash Missile (Akash-NG).

About Akash-NG missile:

Rocket Motor: Akash-NG uses a two-pulse solid rocket motor that replaces the old ramjet on the legacy Akash missile.
The new motor not just reaches out to 30 kilometres (km), but also generates a high terminal velocity to strike even the fastest and most agile enemy fighters.
Lighter Weight: The weight of the rocket has been brought down from 700 kg to 350 kg. This not just increases range, but also lets the vehicle carry more missiles.

New Seeker Head: Akash-NG has a new seeker head. The seeker locks onto the enemy aircraft and continuously guides the missile to impact the target.