BrahMos Missile System

BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile System

Brand: DRDO
Category: Missiles & Precision Weapons
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Guidance System INS + GPS/GLONASS Dual Guidance
Maximum Speed Mach 2.8–3.0
Launch Compatibility Land, Sea, Air, Submarine
Warhead Technology High-explosive / Semi-armor-piercing

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1. General Information

Name / Designation	BrahMos
Type / Role	Supersonic Cruise Missile
Country of Origin	India / Russia
Manufacturer	DRDO & NPO Mashinostroyenia
Service Entry / Year Introduced	2001
Operational Status	Active

2. Performance & Range

Range	290–450 km
Speed	Mach 2.8–3.0
Ceiling / Altitude Limit	15,000 m
Accuracy (CEP)	<1 meter
Warhead Type	Conventional / Semi-Armor Piercing

3. Guidance & Targeting

Guidance System	INS + GPS/GLONASS
Targeting Mode	Fire-and-Forget
Launch Platform Compatibility	Land, Air, Sea, Submarine
Seeker Type	Active Radar Homing

4. Physical Characteristics

Length	8.4 m
Diameter	0.67 m
Wingspan	1.7 m
Launch Weight	3,000 kg
Propulsion	Solid-fuel Booster + Ramjet Engine

5. Warhead & Payload

Warhead Weight	200–300 kg
Explosive Type	HE / Semi-Armor Piercing
Detonation Mechanism	Impact / Proximity Fuse
Payload Options	Conventional (Nuclear-capable in future variants)

6. Operational Use & Capabilities

Operational Range Type	Medium-Range
Deployment Platform	Land, Air, Sea, Submarine
Target Types	Ships, Land Installations, Fortifications
Combat Proven	Yes
Users / Operators	India, Export to Philippines (approved)

Our Rating

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

PROS

Supersonic speed (Mach 3) reduces interception risk
Multi-platform launch capability (air, land, sea, sub)
Extremely accurate with advanced guidance system
Proven operational reliability and combat readiness
Continual upgrades, including hypersonic variant (BrahMos-II)

CONS

Limited export due to MTCR and strategic restrictions
Heavier than comparable subsonic cruise missiles
High manufacturing and maintenance costs
Range limited compared to modern long-range systems
Requires specialized platforms for integration

BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile System

The BrahMos is one of the world’s fastest and most versatile supersonic cruise missiles, jointly developed by India’s Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyenia. Named after the Brahmaputra and Moskva rivers, the missile symbolizes the strategic partnership between the two nations and represents a major leap in India’s missile technology capabilities.

Designed for precision strike missions against high-value land and sea targets, BrahMos can be launched from aircraft, ships, submarines, or mobile ground platforms. Its multi-platform compatibility gives it a decisive tactical and strategic advantage on the battlefield.

The missile travels at Mach 2.8–3.0, making it nearly three times faster than subsonic cruise missiles like the U.S. Tomahawk. It has an operational range of 290–450 kilometers, depending on the variant, and can fly at altitudes ranging from 10 meters to 15 kilometers. The BrahMos-II hypersonic version, currently under development, aims to exceed Mach 7, extending India’s long-range precision strike capability further.

Equipped with an advanced Inertial Navigation System (INS) combined with GPS/GLONASS, BrahMos ensures pinpoint accuracy with a Circular Error Probability (CEP) of less than one meter. The missile carries a 200–300 kg conventional or semi-armor-piercing warhead, making it lethal against fortified targets and naval vessels.

With successful integration on Indian Navy destroyers, Air Force Su-30MKI aircraft, and coastal batteries, BrahMos has become a critical deterrent in India’s strategic arsenal—combining speed, precision, and survivability.

BrahMos Missile System Price in United State

While not exported to the U.S., the estimated unit cost of a BrahMos missile system ranges between $3 million to $3.5 million, depending on configuration and platform integration. This positions it as one of the most cost-effective supersonic cruise missiles in operational service globally.

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