Weapons for SU-30: India has tested a new anti-radiological rocket Rudram-II

According to India's Air Force plans, the new rocket must be integrated into the Su-30mki fighter weapons management system and replace Russian anti-radiolocation missiles X-31. The Armed Forces of India conducted successful tests of a modernized anti-radiolocation missile Rudram-II, developed by the organization of defense research and development of India (DRDO). The trials took place on May 29 off the coast of Odshi and included a full launch of the missile from the Su-30mki fighter.

This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Defense of India. During the test, the Su-30mki fighter successfully completed the target, guidance and start of the rocket. According to the manufacturer, the check was successful, and the rocket confirmed the stated characteristics of flight and accuracy. "During the flight tests, all the goals were achieved, the driving installation and the management and guidance algorithm were checked," the message reads.

Rudram-II is a solid fuel missile system of air base, designed to perform the tasks of the class "Air-Earth" and is able to neutralize a wide range of enemy means. The modernized Rudram-II anti-radiolocation missile is designed to damage radar stations and is equipped with a combined guidance system containing an inertial system, GPS, a passive head and an infrared search engine at the terminal stage.

The maximum range of the modernized variant of the rocket was increased from 150 km to the stated 350 km. According to the plan, the new rocket should be integrated into the Su-30mki fighter weapons management system and replace Russian anti-radiolocation missiles X-31 in India Air Force. The mass production of rockets must begin in 2025. In addition to Su-30mki fighters, the rocket will be integrated into the MiG-29, Miraage 2000 aircraft weapons system, Hal Tejas.