IAF test fires OSA-AK missile from Chandipur in Odisha

Article Posted on : - Apr 25, 2013

BALASORE, ODISHA (PTI): Indian Air Force on Wednesday conducted the test fire of its short range surface-to-air missile "OSA-AK" from Integrated Test Range(ITR) at Chandipur, 15 km from here.

"It was a routine trial carried out by the IAF to train its personnel," said a defence official.

Three rounds of trials were conducted targeting a tow body supported by pilot less target aircraft (PTA) 'Lakshya'.

OSA AK is a short range missile which has already been inducted into the Indian Air Force.

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