Akash Air Force Launcher (AAFL) is a multi-technology Weapon Launch Platform for Air Defence Missiles, jointly developed along with DRDO. AAFL is a Mobile Launcher System capable of transporting and launching up to three Akash Surface to Air Missiles which can be red in Single or Salvo Mode.
AAFL comprises a self-powered and fully-automated Electro Mechanical launching system mounted on a trailer and towed by a prime-mover. It is a fully ruggedized all-weather day / night system capable of operating in harsh environmental and terrain conditions.
Four AAFLs form part of an Akash Firing Unit, which also comprises a Flight Control Centre (FCC), Flight Level Radar (FLR) and support vehicles such as Transporter-cum-Loader Vehicle (TLV) and Flight Equipment Maintenance vehicle (FEM).
