Is BrahMos 2 missile ready?

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
Production history

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.

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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.

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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.