Akash Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System

Defence Minister flags off Akash 3rd and 4th Regiment combat systems and inaugurates the Mountain Fire Control Radar at Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in Bengaluru. The Mountain Fire Control Radar forms part of air-defence fire control radars and specialises in high-altitude operations involving thin air and complex topography.

Akash Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile System & Associated Radars:

Dimension	Key Details
Akash system type	Provides for a medium range, surface-to-air missile system which provides air defence
Developer entities	Developed by DRDO in collaboration with BEL and Bharat Dynamics Limited
Engagement capability	Authorises simultaneous engagement of multiple aerial targets comprising aircraft, missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles
Altitude coverage	Covers up to 18 km in altitude
Multi-function fire control radar (Akash)	Comprises a multi-function fire control radar named Rajendra with coverage of 80 km
3D Central Acquisition Radar	Scans the airspace up to 120 km
Mountain Fire Control Radar	Comprises part of air-defence fire control radars and specialises in high-altitude operations in thin air and complex topography