INDIAN LCA Tejas to fire Python 5 Air to Air CCM next month
TEJAS is reported to test-fire the Close Combat Missile (CCM) Python-5 Air-To-Air missile for the first time next week, informed sources confirmed today.
Air Force Technology website reports the Python-5 as a 5th generation air-to-air missile (AAM) manufactured by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. It is the newest member in the range of Python AAMs. The missile demonstrates superior target detection and tracking capabilities, involving captive carry evaluation and homing trials. The missile can engage enemy aircraft from very short ranges and near beyond visual range. Python-5 is the most accurate and reliable AAM of the Israeli Air Force and one of the most sophisticated guided missiles in the world.
Earlier, in Feb 2016, Tejas conducted the first test firing of the beyond visual range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM), Derby.
Certification of Derby BVRAAM and Python-5 CCM on LCA-Tejas completes critical component of the LCA-Tejas program since now LCA-Tejas can be configured to perform Air defence combat roles and will be deputed in forward airbases once full squadron aircraft are delivered to the Indian Air Force.
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