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India Tests Short Range SAM

November 27, 2004 :: News

On November 26, India test launched its short range “Akash” (Sky) surface to air missile. Despite the air defense missile’s limited range (25-30km), it is said to be capable of both conventional and nuclear warheads, with a reported payload of 60kg. The test took place from the coastal test range on the eastern province of Orissa.
        A nuclear warhead could potentially give the missile the capability to destroy both aircraft and warheads from ballistic missiles. The missile is described as being able to strike several targets simultaneously, which could mean either separate, independently targetable warheads, or a sufficient blast to destroy a number of them.  (Article)

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