Question

Which of the following statements are correct?

1. Gaurav is designed for air-to-air engagement at beyond visual range.

2. It is launched from Su-30MKI platform.

3. It is a long-range guided bomb for land targets.

• A. 1 & 2
• B. 2 & 3
• C. 1 & 3
• D. All are correct

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 2 & 3

• Correct Answer: Option B) 2 & 3

• Gaurav is designed for air-to-air engagement at beyond visual range.- This statement is Incorrect. Gaurav is not an air-to-air missile. Gaurav (also known as Pralay-2) is a surface-to-surface tactical missile with a range of 500 km. The missile designed for air-to-air engagement at beyond visual range is Astra, not Gaurav.

• It is launched from Su-30MKI platform.- This statement is Correct. Gaurav missile can be launched from the Su-30MKI fighter aircraft platform. The Su-30MKI has been modified to carry and launch various missiles including Gaurav.

• It is a long-range guided bomb for land targets. - This statement is correct. Gaurav is indeed designed as a long-range guided weapon system for land targets. It's classified as a precision strike missile with stand-off capability.