Brahmos Supersonic Cruise Missile : News, Updates and Discussions

babablacksheep said:
So can we expect cruise speed of mach 3.5-4? in various profiles in midcourse when top speed mentioned us mach~4.5(i'm assuming when it flies at high altitude of 10-15km), and terminal speed of also mach 3.5-4?
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this would depend on how efficient the ramjet is to sustain cruise flight at such speed. Very hard to tell from outside. Generally there won't be too much gap between top speed achieved vis a vis cruise speed so it can meet the mission demand ie mission time need to be as low as possible.
 
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huh a mach 4.5 brahmos is going to be insane lol, especially if it still maintains its sea skimming(i doubt it can go mach 4.5 while sea skimming) cause that would be a lot harder to intercept compared to even a mach 7 hypersonic attacking top down. Lets hope this development bears fruit
 
Sea skimming is done for a very short duration, just the endgame part where you hit the broadside of the ship. With less speed can do for a longer time with less fuel spent.
Scramjet version will not do sea skimming, it will strike its ship target at a slope, like 30-40 deg aoa.
 
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huh i thought the brahmos had a low-low range of 120km in the base 290km version ? surely that would be significantly increased in the 800km version?
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Sea skimming is done for a very short duration, just the endgame part where you hit the broadside of the ship. With less speed can do for a longer time with less fuel spent.
Scramjet version will not do sea skimming, it will strike its ship target at a slope, like 30-40 deg aoa.
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lmaoxd said:
huh i thought the brahmos had a low-low range of 120km in the base 290km version ? surely that would be significantly increased in the 800km version?
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Yeah basically you fly the entire mission in a low trajectory facing high aerodynamic drag, spending more fuel. Hence range is short but quick engagement, within like 180-200sec flight that is merely 3 mins. Very small time for the enemy ship to react.
Since jet fuel is used, special kerosene grade, its isp delivered is more or less fixed, can not suddenly hit higher peak. For that need more efficient fuel that can crack easily without forming soot and deliver more Isp.
There is a calculation for cruise flight in 30km altitude at mach 6 - 6.5 range, you need to have a delivered Isp of 510-525s range. this is way higher than composite solid fuels that have hit topline of 270-280s and can not be increased more at present. Hence another reason why liquid fuel is preferred in tactical weapon system. Rus also have several such system in Kh series.
 
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From an interview with Praveen Pathak, Director (Market Promotion & Export) & Corporate IT HoD by ADU at Dubai Airshow 2025
ADU. Wanted to also talk about the NG . India is now preparing to field the BrahMos-NG. What makes this next-generation missile so important?

Praveen Pathak. BrahMos-NG represents India’s next leap in strike capability. It is a Mach-3 cruise missile designed to be faster, lighter and more versatile than the current BrahMos. The NG will undergo its first flight tests in 2026 and will significantly expand deployment options for our armed forces.

ADU. How different is the NG variant from the existing BrahMos?

Praveen Pathak. The BrahMos-NG is nearly 50% lighter and approximately 3 metres shorter than the existing system. This reduction in size doesn’t compromise performance. In fact, it enables the missile to be carried by a wider range of platforms, including fighter jets, warships and submarines.

ADU. Which aircraft and platforms will be able to carry BrahMos-NG?

Praveen Pathak. The NG is being designed for true multi-platform flexibility. It can be integrated on Su-30MKIs, MiG-29Ks, Tejas and besides aircraft, it will also be deployable from naval ships and submarines, making it one of the most adaptable cruise missiles in its class.
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ADU. What range and stealth capabilities can we expect from BrahMos-NG?

Praveen Pathak. The missile is planned to have an approximate range of 290 km with a reduced radar signature. This stealthier profile, combined with higher speed, makes it a formidable tactical weapon with strong deterrence value.

ADU. Where will the missile be produced and at what scale?

Praveen Pathak. Production is being set up in Uttar Pradesh. Initially, the facility will be capable of manufacturing 80 to 100 missiles per year. This not only supports our armed forces but will also help us serve export markets.
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ADU. Has the Indian Air Force already committed to the BrahMos-NG?

Praveen Pathak. Yes, the IAF has placed an order for 400 units valued at around ₹8,000 crore. Deliveries are planned within the next five years. This order shows the trust placed in the NG system and its importance in future missions.
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It's the Armenia rejecting LCA paradox all over again. Project isn't approved yet news say Orders are placed. LCA hasn't been operationalised yet, but negotiations were on 🤣 acc to news
 
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Thiruvananthapuram will host a BrahMos missile manufacturing unit on 180 acres at Nettukaltheri. DRDO project approved by Supreme Court to boost defence.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1995760393730339187

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SC gives nod to set up BrahMos missile unit in Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram to host a BrahMos missile manufacturing unit on 180 acres. Project includes advanced manufacturing, SSB HQ, and Forensic Lab.
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Thiruvananthapuram: The state govt has proposed relocating BrahMos Aerospace Thiruvananthapuram Ltd (BATL) from its current location at Chackai to a 186-acre site in Nettukaltheri, near Neyyar Dam. The industries department has started paperwork to expedite the proceedings. The move is necessary to facilitate the expansion of Thiruvananthapuram airport's runway, a project requiring substantial land acquisition that currently includes a part of BATL's premises.
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So, they are relocating because of the land required for airport expansion.

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Nettukaltheri Land Proposed for Relocating BrahMos Aerospace to Facilitate Thiruvananthapuram Airport Expansion | Thiruvananthapuram News - Times of India

The Kerala government has proposed relocating BrahMos Aerospace from Chackai to a 186-acre site in Nettukaltheri to accommodate the expansion of Thiruvananthapuram airport's runway. This move, led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, aims to overcome land acquisition challenges while maintaining...
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