Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the medium-range aam (mraam / bvr) category.
01 / Overview
Astra
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2019–
Unit Price (current)
$170.0K
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · MODERN ERA
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
70
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
$170.0K
Inflation: +%0
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the medium-range aam (mraam / bvr) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
- Missile TypeBeyond-visual-range air-to-air missile
- Service Entry Year2019
- DesignerDefence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDO)
- Length3.84 m
- Diameter178 mm
- Launch Weight154 kg
- In ServiceYes
◈Guidance6MOD.6
- Guidance TypeActive Radar
- Seeker Typeactive-radar
- Fire-and-ForgetYes
- Two-Way DatalinkYes
- Imaging Infrared SeekerNo
- Inertial / GPS GuidanceYes
▣Propulsion4MOD.4
- Propulsion Typesolid-propellant rocket
- Motor Typesolid-propellant rocket
- Two-StageNo
- Fuel / PropellantSolid fuel
◇Performance6MOD.6
- Minimum Range0.5 km
- Maximum Range110 km
- Top Speed (Mach)4.5 Mach
- Cruise Altitude20,000 m
- Flight Profilemid-course inertial with datalink update, terminal active radar homing
- HypersonicNo
◆Warhead4MOD.4
- Warhead Typehigh-explosive fragmentation
- Warhead Weight15 kg
- Proximity FuzeYes
- Nuclear-CapableNo
▤Launch Platform5MOD.5
- Launch PlatformSu-30MKI, MiG-29K, Tejas Mk.1/1A, MiG-29UPG, HAL Tejas Mk2, HAL AMCA, HAL TEDBF, Rafale Marine
- Air-LaunchedYes
- Ground-LaunchedNo
- Naval-LaunchedNo
- Man-PortableNo
⬢Production4MOD.4
- Unit Cost1 USD
- Operators2
- Variants4
- Production Start2,017 year
▲Warhead Detail3MOD.3
- Detonation Mechanism / Fuze*Mk-1: Radio proximity fuze; *Mk-2: Optical proximity fuze
- Explosive Filler Weight15 kg
- Explosive Filler TypeHMX/PU
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1947First deployment: Kashmir conflict
- 2019Production started
- 2023Entered service
7
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
ASTRA · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
0
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
06 / MASS Score
MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR) RANKING Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · Modern Era
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
18MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR)6MODERN ERA · MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR)52INDIA · ALL WEAPONS6PRICE · MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR)598PRICE · ALL WEAPONS34PERFORMANCE/PRICE · MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR)
ⓘ Rankings are within theMedium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
Guidance system using onboard radar to actively emit and receive signals for target tracking and missile course correction.
Capability of launching an anti-tank guided missile from an airborne platform, such as a helicopter or aircraft.
Fire-and-forget refers to a missile guidance system where the missile guides itself to its target after launch, requiring no further input from the operator.
A guidance method that uses inertial navigation sensors together with satellite‑based GPS signals to determine a missile’s position and steer it toward a target.
A proximity fuze is a detonation mechanism in ATGMs that triggers when the missile approaches within a set distance of a target, using sensors like radar or laser to detect proximity.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
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