PAF Very Own A2A Missiles [WVR, BVR & ALCM Stand off] News, Updates & Discussions

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GIDS FAAZ-SL (E-SHORADS) Air Defence System - Quwa

The FAAZ-SL (FAAZ Surface Launched), also designated E-SHORADS, is an indigenous short-range air defence system under development by Pakistan's GIDS/NESCOM. With a range of 20–25 km and active radar or imaging infrared seekers, the FAAZ-SL repurposes the FAAZ BVRAAM airframe as a mobile...

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[m52k85]

I can see the logic behind IR seeker for a stealth aircraft air-denial missile, but as previously pointed out, these seekers don't work beyond 20ish kms. The iranian route is the correct one, replace rocket engine with turbojet for loitering and picket line capability.

 

[Bilal]

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GIDS FAAZ-SL (E-SHORADS) Air Defence System - Quwa

The FAAZ-SL (FAAZ Surface Launched), also designated E-SHORADS, is an indigenous short-range air defence system under development by Pakistan's GIDS/NESCOM. With a range of 20–25 km and active radar or imaging infrared seekers, the FAAZ-SL repurposes the FAAZ BVRAAM airframe as a mobile...

quwa.org

FAAZ-SL range is 35km not 20-25Km. Engagement altitude is 12km not 6-8km.

 

[Ali_Baba]

I can see the logic behind IR seeker for a stealth aircraft air-denial missile, but as previously pointed out, these seekers don't work beyond 20ish kms. The iranian route is the correct one, replace rocket engine with turbojet for loitering and picket line capability.

The missile does not need a IIR detection range that is greater that 20km for BVR combat as it will be guided to the target by an AEW&C via updates in realtime, it prob needs a range of less than 20km.