BrahMos Unveiled: What Sets India’s Supersonic Missile Apart

The BrahMos missile system stands out as a symbol of India’s advanced defense capabilities. All you need to know about this Missile is.

Speed Meets Strategy

BrahMos is a joint venture between India’s DRDO and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyenia. It’s a two-stage missile with a solid propellant booster and a liquid-fueled ramjet system.

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Supersonic Speed

BrahMos travels at speeds of Mach 2.8 to 3.0, making it nearly three times faster than the speed of sound. This velocity makes it extremely difficult for enemy defenses to intercept.

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Versatile Launch Platforms

The missile is capable of being launched from land, sea, air and submarines, enhancing strategic flexibility. It was first test-launched in 2001, marking the beginning of India’s journey with supersonic cruise missile technology.

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Precision Strikes

Equipped with advanced guidance systems, BrahMos ensures accurate targeting with minimal collateral damage.

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Stealth Features

The BrahMos missile incorporates advanced stealth technology, significantly reducing its radar signature and making it extremely difficult for enemy surveillance systems to detect or track it during flight.

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Recent Deployments

India used its advanced BrahMos cruise missile system during the precision strikes on Pakistani military installations in the early hours of Saturday, May 10, as per a report by The Indian Express.

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Brahmos Value

As reported by Mint, setting up a manufacturing facility for the BrahMos missile required an investment of around Rs 300 crore, while the estimated price of a single missile is close to Rs 34 crore.

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