STAR ends India’s dependence on expensive imported target systems for missile training.
About STAR Missile:
The Supersonic TARget (STAR) missile is an indigenous, high-speed missile designed to simulate realistic threats for training India’s armed forces.
It was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Unlike combat missiles, STAR doesn’t aim to destroy enemy targets—instead, it mimics the enemy, helping our forces practice interception in real-time.
The STAR missile is engineered to simulate the behavior of modern supersonic anti-ship missiles and cruise missiles.
To serve different combat needs, DRDO is developing STAR in two variants:
Air-Launched STAR:Carried by fighters like the LCA Tejas, it simulates air-to-air and air-to-ground strikes, including Anti-Radiation and Anti-AWACS roles.
Ground-Launched STAR: Truck-mounted and mobile, this version can be deployed from shorelines or remote zones without expensive infrastructure, making it highly versatile for Navy and Army drills.
Features:
At the heart of STAR is a two-stage propulsion system:
Solid booster rocket for quick lift-off
Liquid Fuel Ramjet (LFRJ) for sustained supersonic flight
Max Speed: Mach 1.8 – 2.5.
It operates across a wide altitude range from 100 meters to 10 kilometers, with an operational range of 55 to 175 kilometers.
With flight times spanning 50 to 200 seconds, it can simulate various attack scenarios, flying as low as 12 feet above water to mimic modern sea-skimming missiles or plunging from over 30,000 feet to replicate high-altitude attacks.
High Manoeuvrability: Simulates zig-zag, evasive enemy movement.
Tracking by Defence Systems: Test radar, missile interception, and tracking systems.
Safe Recovery or Detonation: Depending on mission type.
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