Is BrahMos 2 missile ready?
A hypersonic version of the missile, BrahMos-II, is also presently under development with a speed of Mach 7–8 to boost aerial fast strike capability. It was expected to be ready for testing by 2024….
| BrahMos | |
|---|---|
| In service | November 2006 |
| Used by | Indian Army Indian Navy Indian Air Force |
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What is the maximum range of BrahMos?
| BrahMos-II | |
|---|---|
| Engine | Scramjet |
| Operational range | 1,000 km (620 mi) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 8 (9,800 km/h; 6,090 mph; 2,722.3 m/s) |
| Launch platform | Ship, submarine, aircraft and land-based mobile launchers. |
Is BrahMos 2 hypersonic?
Though expected to have a range of 600 km, BrahMos II can develop the range to 1,000 km and the speed of Mach 8, it is said. A model of BrahMos-II hypersonic missile.
How fast can the BrahMos missile go?
2,300 mph
Most supersonic missiles travel at a speed between Mach-2 and Mach-3, which is up to 2,300 mph. The most well-known supersonic missile is the Indian/Russian BrahMos, is currently the fastest operational supersonic missile capable of speeds around 2,100–2,300 mph.
What is the range of the BrahMos-II?
[i] The BrahMos-II is the second version of the BrahMos cruise missile series. BrahMos-II is expected to have a range of up to 600 km and a speed of Mach 7. [ii] Russia has been working on developing a special fuel formula to help the Brahmos-II exceed Mach 5.
What is BrahMos-II missile?
The BrahMos-II is expected to have a range of 1,000 kilometres (620 mi; 540 nmi) and a speed of Mach 8. During the cruise stage of flight the missile will be propelled by a scramjet airbreathing jet engine. Other details, including production cost and physical dimensions of the missile, are yet to be published.
Is there a hypersonic version of the BrahMos?
A hypersonic version of the BrahMos, with a speed of Mach 7, is also under development. It is expected to be ready for testing by 2017. BrahMos is derived from the Russian made P-800 Oniks / Yakhont supersonic anti-ship cruise missile.
How many mobile launchers are there in BrahMos-I?
The land-based missile system consists of four to six mobile autonomous launchers, a mobile command post and mobile replenishment vehicle. The Indian Army regiment of BRAHMOS-I variant includes 67 missiles, five mobile launchers based on 12×12 Tatra vehicles and two mobile command posts.