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BRAHMOS is characterized by its high speed and versatile launch capabilities. Which of the following best differentiates it from traditional cruise missiles?

AIt is subsonic and limited to land-based platforms.

BIt uses ballistic trajectories for intercontinental reach.

CIt achieves speeds up to Mach 3 and can be launched from air, land, sea, and submarine platforms.

DIt is primarily designed for anti-submarine warfare.

Answer:

C. It achieves speeds up to Mach 3 and can be launched from air, land, sea, and submarine platforms.

Read Explanation:

  • 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.


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