The Indian Air Force (IAF), on Tuesday, conducted a firing test of the BrahMos cruise missile from the Sukhoi-30 MkI aircraft from the Eastern Seaboard. According to the IAF, the test ended in a success as the missile precisely hit its target which was a decomissioned Indian Navy ship. “The mission was undertaken in close coordination with Indian Navy”, the IAF said in a statement.
The latest test adds to the series of missiles fires Indian army is conducting using the tactical ballistic BrahMos missile. Built under the joint venture between India and the Russian Federation, BrahMos was designed to accurately destroy its target within 300 kilometres range. India is currently eyeing to increase the missile’s capabilities by extending this range to 800 kilometres. In addition to its long range, BrahMos can reach speeds up to three times higher than sound (Mach 2.8-Mach 3). Meanwhile, the BrahMos – II Hypersonic cruise missile can be deployed to hit the target within a range of 450–600km in a Mach 7 velocity.
Source: Republic TV
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