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QRSAM

Medium-Range SAM · India · 2023
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QRSAM

QRSAM
QRSAM Photo: Ministry of Defence · Wikimedia Commons · GODL-India
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
60
Altitude Coverage
55
Radar & Tracking
65
Engagement Capacity
70
Reaction Time
85
Mobility
80
ECCM
60
Multi-Target Capability
75
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin India
ManufacturerBharat Dynamics Limited
CategoryMedium-Range SAM
EraModern Era
In service2023
Operators1 countries
Data Quality81%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
68
Medium-Range SAM MASS Rating
13/29
Modern Era
20/123
All-Time
Medium-Range SAM · 10 axes scored
Range
60
Altitude Coverage
55
Radar & Tracking
65
Engagement Capacity
70
Reaction Time
85
Mobility
80
ECCM
60
Multi-Target Capability
75
Technology
70
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the medium-range sam category.
01 / Overview
QRSAM
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2023–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE SAM · MODERN ERA
13
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
68
medium-range sam category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the medium-range sam category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
  • System TypeQuick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile
  • Service Entry Year2023
  • Engagement Layer (SHORAD/Med/Long)Medium-Range SAM
  • MobileYes
  • In ServiceYes
◈Effector / Missile5MOD.5
  • Missile / EffectorAnant Shastra
  • Maximum Range25 km
  • Maximum Altitude14,000 m
  • Minimum Altitude6,000 m
  • Warhead TypeFragmentation with HMX/TNT
▣Guidance5MOD.5
◇Radar & Sensors1MOD.1
◆Gun (if applicable)1MOD.1
▤Mobility & Deployment2MOD.2
  • Platform6 tube launcher mounted on 8 x 8 Ashok Leyland or Tata Motors Transporter Erector Launcher (TEL)
  • AmphibiousNo
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2023Production started
  2. 2025Sale: India · $105.0 Mr
3
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
QRSAMSALES2records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
2025India—$105.00 Mr$105.00 Mr
2023India———
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
Omni-directional protection provided by a missile system, enabling targets to be engaged from any angle.
Capability of a Man-Portable Air-Defense System (MANPADS) to operate effectively in adverse weather conditions, including rain, fog, or low visibility.
A missile guidance method where the projectile is directed by real-time commands from an external control source, such as an operator or tracking system, to intercept a target.
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.
Mobile: a capability indicating the MANPADS can be transported and operated by a single soldier or small team, enabling rapid deployment and relocation.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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