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 ?
1 and 2
2 only
1 and 3
3 only
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2022
Statement 2: BrahMos is known for its supersonic speed of Mach 2.8, making it one of the fastest supersonic cruise missiles in the world.
Statement 3: Cruise missiles like BrahMos are designed to fly at low altitudes (often tens of meters above the surface) to evade radar detection. While they can reach higher altitudes during certain flight phases, a cruising altitude of up to 30 km is not typical for a cruise missile like BrahMos; this altitude range is more characteristic of high-flying aircraft or ballistic missile trajectories.
Therefore, statements 1 and 2 are correct, and statement 3 is incorrect.
– 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 BrahMos has been successfully extended beyond 290 km in newer versions. However, statement 1 reflects the missile’s initial and long-standing characteristic range.