With the success of this mission by 'Tigers', the first squadron of the force, IAF has become one of the few air forces in the world with the capability of such beyond visual range air-to-air missile, a Defence Ministry release said.
The missile achieved a direct hit on a target which was much smaller than an actual aircraft and flying at a low altitude, it said.
The target was destroyed on missile impact validating the launch envelope of the missile, it said.