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Which one of the following is an ‘Air-to-Air’ missile?
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- Prithvi
- Agni
- Akash
- Astra
Correct Option: D
Astra is an active radar homing beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), India. Astra is designed to be capable of engaging targets at varying range and altitudes allowing for engagement of both short-range targets (up to 20 km) and long-range targets (up to 80 km) using alternative propulsion modes.