Correct Answer : Option c - It achieves speeds up to Mach 3 and can be launched from air, land, sea, and submarine platforms.
BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile that was developed as a joint venture between India and Russia (as noted in the similar questions). What makes BrahMos unique and distinguishes it from traditional cruise missiles are several key features:
Speed: Unlike conventional cruise missiles that typically travel at subsonic speeds (below Mach 1), BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile that travels at speeds of Mach 2.8-3.0 (approximately 3,400-3,700 km/h). This high speed makes it extremely difficult to intercept.
Multi-platform launch capability: BrahMos can be launched from various platforms including:
Naval ships (surface vessels)
Submarines
Aircraft (such as the Su-30MKI fighter jet)
Land-based mobile launchers
Versatility: Due to its various launch platforms, BrahMos provides strategic flexibility in deployment and can be used for different military operations.
The other options are incorrect because:
Option A (subsonic and limited to land-based platforms): This is incorrect as BrahMos is supersonic, not subsonic, and can be launched from multiple platforms, not just land-based ones.
Option B (uses ballistic trajectories for intercontinental reach): BrahMos is a cruise missile that flies at a relatively low altitude with a primarily horizontal trajectory, not a ballistic trajectory. It also doesn't have intercontinental range.
Option D (primarily designed for anti-submarine warfare): While BrahMos has anti-ship capabilities, it is not primarily designed for anti-submarine warfare. It's a versatile missile system designed to engage various surface targets.
