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India Completes Development of Trishul SAM

December 5, 2006 :: Jane's Information Group :: News

India has completed development of the Trishul surface-to-air missile system, reports the December 13 issue of Jane’s Missiles and Rockets. According to Indian Defense Minister A. K. Antony, the Trishul has “met the user requirements during its development flight trials.” Hailed as the country’s “most sophisticated” SAM, the Trishul is about 3 meters in length, 200 centimeters in diameter, flies at supersonic speeds, and is capable of carrying a 15-kg payload. Similar in appearance to the Russian SA-8 “Gecko” short-range SAM, it is powered by a two-stage solid propellant engine, and has a range in excess of 9 km. The Trishul was initially designed to intercept sea-skimming anti-ship missiles, but can also engage aircraft and helicopters. The missile was developed by India’s Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) in conjunction with the Indian Air Force.

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