Q. With reference to the Astra Mk-1 air-to-air missile, consider the following statements;
1.The Missile provides shorter stand-off ranges to fighter aircraft.
2.It is a beyond visual range (BVR) missile.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?;
Answer: B
Notes:
Statement 1 is incorrect: Stand-off range means the missile is launched at a distance sufficient to allow the attacking side to evade defensive fire from the target. Beyond visual range(BVR) air-to-air missile (AAM) such as Astra Mk-1 can provide large stand-off ranges to fighter aircraft. This can neutralize adversary airborne assets without exposing themselves to adversary air defence measures.
Statement 2 is correct: Astra Mk-1 is a beyond visual range(BVR) air-to-air missile (AAM). BVM missiles are capable of engaging beyond the range of 20 nautical miles or 37 kilometres.
Source: Indian Express
