- BrahMos is a joint venture between India (DRDO) and Russia (NPO Mashinostroyeniya). - It is a multi-platform missile, capable of being launched from land, sea, and air. - Since India's entry into the MTCR in 2016, the range of Brah‐ Mos has been successfully extended beyond 290 km in newer versions. However, statement 1 reflects the missile's initial and long-standing characteristic range.
With reference to BrahMos missile, consider the following statements : 1. It has a flight range of up to 290 km. 2. It is capable of attaining a speed of 2.8 Mach. 3. Its cruising altitude could be up to 30 km. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2022 · Topic: Missile Systems and Strategic Weapons-Ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, anti-ballistic missiles (Cruise Missiles: Guidance, Propulsion, and Terrain-Following Capabilities)
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Answer: A. 1 and 2
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