BrahMos
India2005 - Present
BrahMos is the world's fastest operational supersonic cruise missile, jointly developed by India and Russia. Capable of Mach 2.8-3.0 speed, it can be launched from land, sea, air, and submarines.
Primary Specifications
Range
625 km
Extended range cruise capability
Speed
Mach 3
Fastest cruise missile in service
Propulsion
Ramjet
Liquid ramjet sustainer engine
Weight
3000 kg
Multi-platform launch capable
Payload
250 kg
Conventional warhead weight
Primary Guidance
INS/Sat/Active Radar
Quick Summary
What it is?
A supersonic anti-ship and land-attack cruise missile
Who uses it?
Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force
Role
Precision strike against ships and land targets
What's different?
World's fastest cruise missile at Mach 2.8-3.0 - three times faster than subsonic missiles like Tomahawk, making interception nearly impossible
Why it matters?
Provides India with precision strike capability that cannot be intercepted by existing defense systems.
Real-World Impact
1
Unstoppable Speed
Mach 2.8 speed gives enemy defenses only seconds to react
2
Sea Skimming
Flies just 3-10 meters above sea surface to avoid radar detection
3
Multi-Platform
Same missile launched from ships, trucks, aircraft, and submarines
4
Export Success
Philippines first export customer - validates world-class capability
Additional Features
Secondary Systems
Liquid Ramjet Propulsion
Special
World's Fastest Supersonic Cruise Missile
FAQs
1. What does 'BrahMos' mean?
Named after the Brahmaputra River (India) and Moskva River (Russia), symbolizing the Indo-Russian partnership.2. How fast is it?
3. What is the range?
4. What about BrahMos-II?
5. Why can't it be intercepted?
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