Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile System

India has a very strong defence system. It is very helpful for the nation to safeguard its territories from enemy Nations if there is a violation of the line of control. India has powerful missiles like the quick reaction surface to air missile, tanks, and aircraft in the artillery to safeguard the Nations safety from intruders. Apart from the missiles, India has a strong army that stands at the border to protect the country from any external intrusion or threat. Our army men have been provided with some powerful guns, and the surface-to-air missile system of India is a big addon to this.

QRSAM

The full form of QRSAM  is a quick reaction surface-to-air missile. This missile was designed and developed by the defence research and development organisation known as DRDO. The major purpose is to protect the armed forces from air attacks. The commanding and the controlling system of quick reaction surface to air missile;  is completely automatic. The QRSAM missile system has complete 360-degree coverage and radars, two in number. The advantage of this missile is apart from the launcher, the laser proximity makes sure that anything could not jam the missile. 

Description

The QRSAM is a functional missile in all weather and all terrains. It is equipped with electronic countermeasures to avoid jamming by aircraft radars. The missile can easily be stored in a canister and moved by a truck from one place to another. It ranges from around 25 to 30 km and runs on solid fuel. To increase the accuracy, it uses an optical proximity fuse. It is a compact weapon and is completely automatic. This missile can move with six other missiles which can search and track the targets.

Testing

On 4th June 2017, the first test firing was conducted, but the successful test-firing was completed on 3rd July 2017. This test was conducted in Chandipur, Odisha. Many scientists were working on this missile project, and it was led by the defence research and development laboratory (DRDL). ON 17TH NOV,2020, this missile was fired with a live warhead, and it was successful in bringing down the target vehicle at medium range and altitude. This testing was considered a completely successful test of the missile.

Akash Missile

The Akash missile is a medium-range mobile surface-to-air missile. Developed by the DRDO, it can take down targets from up to 30 km. The Akash missile can neutralise aerial targets like fighter jets and ballistic missiles. Aakash missile has a coverage area of around 2000 km. This missile flies at a supersonic speed of around Mac 2.5. These are very powerful missiles. Aakash missile can focus on 4 targets simultaneously with 24 ready-to-fire missiles. The Akash has an automatic functioning capability. Akash missile has a radio proximity fuse which it carries itself. 

Surface to Air Missile (SAM)

These missiles are also known as ground-to-air missiles (GTAM) or surface-to-air guided weapons (SAGW). These missiles are launched from the ground, and their primary goal is to destroy the aircraft and other ballistic missiles. These missiles are one type of anti-aircraft system and have replaced most other weapons in the modern armed forces. This missile was first used during World War II. The medium-range Surface to Air missiles are designed to be highly mobile with zero setup time.

QRSAM VS  SAM

The reaction time is the major difference between the two QRSAM vs SAM missiles. The SAM missile sir used mostly for defence purposes like defending the army areas or airfields, but the QRSAM is used to carry out the offensive operations,  including destruction. The QRSAM missiles have a better launching system than the conventional vehicle launching system of SAM. Therefore the QRSAM is a better missile than the SAM.

Conclusion

Every country requires a strong defence system to protect itself from any external intruder or foreign countries with a war state of mind. Powerful countries may show their dominance over weak countries by deploying powerful weapons and aircraft missiles; hence the nation has its own set of artillery to protect itself from certain scenarios. Overall the United Nations acts to maintain the peaceful bond between all the world’s nations. Missile systems have been developed in almost all the countries, and there is import and export of these missiles worldwide.