Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS)

Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS)

Recently, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO )conducted two successful test flight of Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missile from a ground-based portable launcher at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha.
Both flight tests have completely met the mission objectives.

What is VSHORADS?

Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) is a Man-portable air defence system (MANPADS) designed and developed indigenously by DRDO’s Research Centre Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories and Indian Industry Partners
The VSHORADS missile's design integrates a number of cutting-edge technology, including an integrated avionics system and a miniaturised reaction control system (RCS), both of which have been successfully tested.
The missile is driven by a dual thrust solid motor and is designed to destroy low-altitude aerial threats at close ranges.
The missile's design, including the launcher, has undergone extensive optimization to ensure portability.
Signifies: The Armed Forces will experience an additional technological boost thanks to this new missile that is packed with cutting-edge technology.

About Reaction Control System (RCS)

Thruster-based attitude control and steering are handled by a reaction control system (RCS).
Small quantities of thrust can be delivered by the RCS system in any desired direction or set of directions.

How do MANPADS work?

MANPADS are single or small group-fired surface-to-air missiles with a limited range, light weight, and portability that can take down helicopters or aircraft.
They aid in defending troops from aerial assaults and work best when aimed against low-flying aircraft.
Similar weapons known as MANPATs, or Man-Portable Anti-Tank Systems, are also used to disable or destroy military tanks.
MANPADS can engage targets at heights of 4.5 km and have a maximum range of 8 km.
In the 1960s, the United States and the Soviet Union introduced the first MANPADS.

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