MISSILE TEST FIRED - FROM INS VISAKHAPATNAM

 

 

 Naval variant of BrahMos supersonic missile missile test from the INS Visakhapatnam. BrahMos, deployed by the navy on its warships first in 2005 has capability to hit sea-based targets beyond radar horizon. 

An extended range sea-to-sea variant of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile was successfully test-fired by India from the Indian Navy's newly commissioned INS Visakhapatnam, Missile hit  the designated target ship precisely.

 

The Navy too said the launch was an achievement. "Successful test-firing of the extended range  BrahMos Supersonic Cruise missile from INS Visakhapatnam, Indian Navy's newest indigenous-built guided missile destroyer, represents twin achievement: Certifies the accuracy of the ship's combat system and armament complex. Validates anew capability the missile provides the Navy and he Nation.

 

BrahMos deployed by the Navy on its warships first in 2005, has the capability to hit sea-based targets beyond radar horizon.  The naval variant was originally tested in October and December 2020 from the Navy's indigenous-built stealth destroyer INS Chennai and Rajput class destroyer INS Ranvijay, respectively.

 

This version of the missile has been designed to launch either in a vertical or horizontal mode from moving/stationary assets to target both land and sea targets.

The missile fired at a speed of 2.8 mach or nearly three times the speed of sound, significantly increase the capability of the ships in engaging long-range targets.

BrahMos missiles are designed and developed by BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture company set up by Defense Research and Development organization (DRDO)  and Mashinostroyenia of Russia.