Air Launch Weapon System http://www.brahmos.com/content.php?id=19 BRAHMOS air-launched version is getting ready to be soon test-flown from...
Air Launch Weapon System
http://www.brahmos.com/content.php?id=19
BRAHMOS air-launched version is getting ready to be soon test-flown from the SU-30MKI fighter of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
The development work related to the Air launch version of the missile is complete. Work has begun with Sukhoi design bureau, HAL, and the IAF for interface requirements and installation of BRAHMOS on SU-30 MKI. Integration of the air-launched version of BRAHMOS is currently at an advanced stage.
Two aircraft have been earmarked by the IAF for the initial launch trials which will commence from 2014 onwards, so that the induction can start in 2015. Installations on other aircraft will depend on user requirements.
The SU-30 MKI has a maximum speed of 2 Mach with a single in-flight range of 5,200 km. A total of 8,000 kg payload can be carried by it in a maximum altitude of 17 km.
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Meaning that no surface vessel in India waters has a future.
As some of You know, I am fond of Brahmos from its start when it still was called Yakhoont.
But there is a much longer story to this. About Vimanas and such.
IZAKOVIC
http://www.rumormillnews.com/cgi-bin/forum.cgi?read=10022
http://www.brahmos.com/content.php?id=19
BRAHMOS air-launched version is getting ready to be soon test-flown from the SU-30MKI fighter of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
The development work related to the Air launch version of the missile is complete. Work has begun with Sukhoi design bureau, HAL, and the IAF for interface requirements and installation of BRAHMOS on SU-30 MKI. Integration of the air-launched version of BRAHMOS is currently at an advanced stage.
Two aircraft have been earmarked by the IAF for the initial launch trials which will commence from 2014 onwards, so that the induction can start in 2015. Installations on other aircraft will depend on user requirements.
The SU-30 MKI has a maximum speed of 2 Mach with a single in-flight range of 5,200 km. A total of 8,000 kg payload can be carried by it in a maximum altitude of 17 km.
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Meaning that no surface vessel in India waters has a future.
As some of You know, I am fond of Brahmos from its start when it still was called Yakhoont.
But there is a much longer story to this. About Vimanas and such.
IZAKOVIC
http://www.rumormillnews.com/cgi-bin/forum.cgi?read=10022
