VSHORADS (Very Short Range Air Defence System)
| Name | VSHORADS (Very Short Range Air Defence System) |
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| Country of origin | India (DRDO) |
| Type | Short Range Air Defence (SHORAD) Missile |
| Range | 250.0 m -6.0 km |
| Flight altitude | 3500 m |
| Length | 2.00 m |
| Diameter | 90 mm |
| Mass | 20.5 kg |
| Flight Duration | Not known |
| Warhead | 2.0 kg Adaptive proximity fuze |
| Max Speed | Mach 1.5 |
| Propulsion | Solidrocket motor |
| Engine | Dual-thrust rocket motor |
| Guidance | Dual waveband infrared imaging |
| Launch platform | Shoulder-launched Tripod weapon system |
| Service period | In development |
| Description | The Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS), developed by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is a fourth-generation Man Portable Air Defence System (MANPADS) designed to counter low-altitude aerial threats like helicopters, drones, and low-flying aircraft. Equipped with advanced technologies such as a miniaturized Reaction Control System (RCS) and integrated avionics, VSHORADS offers high accuracy and maneuverability for effective target engagement. This indigenous system, characterized by its portability and ease of deployment, significantly enhances the Indian Armed Forces’ capabilities to neutralize aerial threats effectively, bolstering national security. |
| Website | https://www.drdo.gov.in/ |
Disclaimer: This information is based on publicly available sources and should be considered for general knowledge purposes only.