Akash - Original versionVicky wrote:Is this DDMitis?. Both TOIlet and ANI reported the same. Do they mean Akash-1S? The word "prime" was used in the context of 1S eons ago.Sonugn wrote:A new version of the Akash Missile – ‘Akash Prime’- successfully flight-tested from Integrated Test Range at Chandipur. The missile intercepted and destroyed an unmanned aerial target mimicking an enemy aircraft in its maiden flight test after improvements.
via RajatPTOI (Times Of India)
Edit: Even Livefist is calling it Prime. The released DRDO video also has AKP-01 code on it.
https://twitter.com/livefist/status/1442490250987720710
How is this different from the 1S then?
Edit: Upon further evaluation of the DRDO press release, I think this is just the final/further improved version of the 1S with more improvements in high alt/cold performance and simplified launchers. So, 1S will continue in this new avatar.
Akash 1S - Seeker;18-30Km
Akash Prime - new RF seeker, "mountain friendly"
Akash NG - more range, from 30 to 80Km (?), better reaction time
Explained: What are the two advanced versions of Akash missile?