Nirbhay
India2019 - Present
Nirbhay is India's first indigenous long-range subsonic cruise missile. With a range of 1,000+ km, it provides India with conventional and nuclear-capable land-attack capability similar to American Tomahawk.
Primary Specifications
Range
1000 km
Long-range cruise capability
Speed
Mach 0.7
Subsonic terrain-hugging flight
Propulsion
Turbofan
Air-breathing turbofan engine
Weight
1500 kg
Multi-platform compatible
Payload
300 kg
Subsonic cruise payload
Primary Guidance
INS/GPS/Active RF
Quick Summary
What it is?
A long-range subsonic cruise missile
Who uses it?
Indian Armed Forces
Role
Long-range precision land attack
What's different?
India's first Tomahawk-class cruise missile - 1,000+ km range with terrain-hugging flight and loitering capability
Why it matters?
Provides India with long-range precision strike capability for both conventional and nuclear missions.
Real-World Impact
1
Deep Strike
1,000+ km range reaches strategic targets deep in enemy territory
2
Terrain Following
Flies at 20-100 meters altitude using terrain contour matching to avoid radar
3
Loitering
Can wait in target area for optimal strike timing
4
Versatile Warheads
Can carry conventional or nuclear warheads for flexible response
Additional Features
Secondary Systems
Turbofan EngineAllows
Special
Loitering Subsonic Cruise Missile
FAQs
1. What does 'Nirbhay' mean?
Nirbhay means 'Fearless' in Hindi, reflecting the missile's ability to penetrate enemy defenses.2. How is it guided?
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4. Can it be launched from aircraft?
5. How does it compare to Tomahawk?
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