Information AboutBrahmos |
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The missile is under development as a joint venture between the Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO) from and Moskva . BrahMos is designed to be able to attack surface targets at as low an altitude as 10 Meter s and a speed of Mach 2.8, with a maximum range of 290 Km . The ship-launched and land-based missiles have a 200 Kg Warhead , while the aircraft-launched variant (BrahMos A) has a 300 kg one. It has a two-stage propulsion system, with a solid-propellant rocket for initial acceleration and a liquid-fuelled Ramjet responsible for sustained supersonic cruise. Air-breathing ramjet propulsion is much more fuel-efficient than rocket propulsion, giving the BrahMos a longer range than a pure rocket-powered missile would achieve. The high rate of speed of this missile gives it a capability for higher Kinetic Energy damage versus that of slower cruise missiles such as the Tomahawk . Although BrahMos is an Anti-ship Missile , it has the capability to engage land based targets. The missile can be launched either in a vertical or inclined position and is capable of covering targets over a 360 degree horizon. The BrahMos missile has identical configuration for land, sea and subsea platforms. The air-launched version has a smaller booster and additional tail fins for added stability during launch. NOTES |
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