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Showing posts with label Derby Missile. Show all posts
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Monday, May 25, 2015

Derby Missile





Also known as the Alto, the Derby missile is a BVR, medium-range (~50 km) active radar homing missile. Though technically not part of the "Python" family, the missile is basically an enlarged Python-4 with an active-radar seeker.

Type: Medium range Air to Air missile

Designer: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems

Deployed: India

Range: 50-60 Kms

Engine: Solid-fuel rocket motor.

Platform: Dassault Mirage 2000-2005 Mk 2, Dassault Rafale, LCA Tejas, Sea Harrier FRS Mk.51, Mig 29UPG, SU30MKI