Brahmastra Missile

Brahmastra Missile Latest News

Indian scientists have developed a modern-day ‘Brahmastra’ with an astonishing speed of 12,144 km per hour.

About Brahmastra Missile

• This weapon, named the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRAShM), is a hypersonic glide missile.
• It was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). 
• It outperforms similar missiles like China’s DF-17 in terms of range and technology. 

Brahmastra Missile Features

• With a range of 1,500 km, this missile can obliterate an enemy ship or warship within 7 to 8 minutes of being launched. 
• It can be deployed from both land and sea, offering versatility in combat scenarios
• This missile operates at 10 Mach, making it 10 times faster than the speed of sound. This allows it to travel 3.37 km in just one second.
• The incorporation of special heat-resistant materials ensures the missile can withstand extreme temperatures without disintegrating during flight, setting a new benchmark in scramjet and glide technology.

Brahmastra Missile FAQs

Q1. What is the range of the Brahmastra missile? 

Ans. 1,500 km

Q2. Who developed the Brahmastra missile?

Ans. It was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). 

Q3. What is meant by hypersonic?

Ans. The term hypersonic refers to speeds that are five times or more than the speed of sound (Mach 5 or above). 

Source: N18