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BrahMos-II Hypersonic Missile

BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile System

Manufacturer: BrahMos Aerospace
Category: Missiles & Precision Weapons
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Guidance System INS + Satellite + Active Radar
Maximum Speed Hypersonic (Projected Mach 7)
Launch Compatibility Land, Sea, Air Platforms
Warhead Technology Penetration / High-Explosive

Full Specifications

1. General Information

Name / Designation	BrahMos-II
Type / Role	Hypersonic Cruise Missile
Country of Origin	India / Russia
Manufacturer	BrahMos Aerospace
Service Entry / Year Introduced	In Development (Expected future deployment)
Operational Status	In Development

2. Performance & Range

Range	Estimated 450–600 km
Speed	Hypersonic, up to projected Mach 7
Ceiling / Altitude Limit	High-altitude cruise with terminal sea-skimming
Accuracy (CEP)	Precision class (estimated)
Warhead Type	Penetration / High Explosive

3. Guidance & Targeting

Guidance System	INS + Satellite + Radar Homing
Targeting Mode	Fire-and-Forget
Launch Platform Compatibility	Naval Vessels, Land Batteries, Future Aircraft
Seeker Type	Active Radar (Projected Upgrade)

4. Physical Characteristics

Length	Estimated ~8–9 m
Diameter	Approx. 0.6–0.7 m
Wingspan	Compact folding configuration
Launch Weight	Classified / Not publicly released
Propulsion	Scramjet Hypersonic System

5. Warhead & Payload

Warhead Weight	Estimated 200–300 kg
Explosive Type	High-Explosive / Penetrator
Detonation Mechanism	Proximity / Impact Fuse
Payload Options	Conventional

6. Operational Use & Capabilities

Operational Range Type	Long
Deployment Platform	Sea, Land, Future Air
Target Types	Ships, Bunkers, Strategic Assets
Combat Proven	No
Users / Operators	India (Projected)

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

8.3

Technology 8 / 10
Performance 9 / 10
Maintenance Efficiency 8 / 10
Range & Endurance 8 / 10

PROS

Hypersonic speed significantly reduces interception risk
Multi-platform launch adaptability
Precision terminal guidance capabilities
Designed for hardened and naval targets
Enhances long-range strike deterrence

CONS

Still under development, not operational
High technological complexity
Limited export eligibility
Requires advanced launch integration
Strategic deployment restrictions

The BrahMos-II represents the next stage in Indo-Russian missile co-development, designed to deliver a major leap in strike velocity and survivability against modern air defense networks. Developed by BrahMos Aerospace—a joint venture between India’s Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyenia—the missile builds on the operational success of the BrahMos-I, while pushing into true hypersonic performance territory. Intended for land, air, and sea-based launch platforms, BrahMos-II is engineered for rapid-response deep strike missions against high-value, fortified, and mobile targets.

Expected to reach speeds approaching Mach 7, the BrahMos-II utilizes advanced scramjet propulsion for sustained high-velocity cruise flight. The missile’s projected range capability is anticipated to exceed 450–600 kilometers depending on the launch configuration and export restrictions. Its precision strike profile is supported by an upgraded guidance architecture that combines inertial navigation, satellite correction, radar homing, and low-altitude terminal maneuvering to defeat interception attempts. The warhead is optimized for hardened target penetration, maritime strike, and theater-level precision engagement.

For the U.S. defense research audience, the BrahMos-II is notable for its relevance to hypersonic threat tracking, naval air defense modernization, and anti-access/area-denial (A2/AD) environments. While still in development and not yet fielded, the missile signals increasing availability of hypersonic-class weapons beyond major Western programs. Potential deployment platforms include frontline Indian Navy surface combatants, air-launched variants, and coastal defense batteries.

BrahMos-II Hypersonic Missile Price

As a strategic missile system not available for foreign commercial procurement, the BrahMos-II does not have a U.S. retail or acquisition price. Cost references remain classified within government-to-government defense frameworks.

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