Can BrahMos take nuclear warhead?

Yes indeed Brahmos is capable of carrying nuclear warhead. Brahmos can launch nuclear warheads from land, air, water and under water i.e. from ground based launching facility, from a fighter jet, from a ship and from a submarine.

Who is the miscible Man of India?

Kalam studied aerospace engineering at the Madras Institute of Technology after which he joined the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). His outstanding work earned him the title of the “Missle Man of India”.

Who is known as Misible Man of India?

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, the 11th President of India, was an inspiration and motivational figure for millions across the world. His persona and his legacy has contributed majorly in the science field, especially in defence technology.

Why India and Russia are developing BrahMos missiles?

In 2016, as India became a member of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), India and Russia are now planning to jointly develop a new generation of Brahmos missiles with 800 km-plus range and an ability to hit protected targets with pinpoint accuracy.

What is the maximum range of the BrahMos missile?

It can gain a speed of Mach 3.5, and has a maximum range of 650 km. The ship-launched and land-based missiles can carry a 200 kg warhead, whereas the aircraft-launched variant (BrahMos A) can carry a 300 kg warhead.

When will the BrahMos hypersonic missile launch?

An air-launched variant of BrahMos appeared in 2012. A hypersonic version of the missile, BrahMos-II, is also presently under development with a speed of Mach 7-8 to boost aerial fast strike capability. It is expected to be ready for testing by 2020.

What are the features of the BrahMos variant?

UCAV variant. BrahMos claims it has the capability of attacking surface targets by flying as low as five meters in altitude and the maximum altitude it can fly is 14000 meters. It has a diameter of 70 cm and a wingspan of 1.7 m. It can gain a speed of Mach 2.8, and has a maximum range of 290 km.