SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has made significant progress on India’s indigenous Submarine-Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM). Following successful trials last year, DRDO reportedly conducted two more tests in the past 12 months, showcasing an improved range.
The latest iteration of the SLCM boasts a range of 500+ kilometers, allowing it to strike targets deep within the enemy territory or at sea. This extended range significantly enhances India’s offensive capabilities.
These developments indicate the program’s imminent transition from development to user trials and eventual production.
key features of this new weapon system:
- Extended Reach: With a range of 500 kilometres, the SLCM can strike targets deep within enemy territory or at sea, significantly enhancing India’s offensive capabilities.
- Compact Design: Measuring 5.6 meters in length, the missile boasts a compact design that facilitates manoeuvrability and integration into submarines.
- Enhanced Stealth: The SLCM’s diameter of 505 millimetres contributes to its stealth profile, making it harder to detect by enemy radar systems.
- Optimized Design: The missile’s All Up Weight (AUW) of 975 kilograms offers a well-balanced combination of range and payload capacity.
- High-Speed Performance: The SLCM’s speed of 0.7 Mach ensures it can deliver strikes with high effectiveness and swiftness.
- Precise Navigation: The missile utilizes a sophisticated navigation system that combines the Inertial Navigation System (INS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) with a Radio Frequency (RF) seeker in the terminal phase, guaranteeing precise targeting throughout its flight path.
- Flexible Warhead: The SLCM is equipped with a Penetrating Compartment Bomb (PCB) and Airburst warhead, providing operational flexibility to tackle diverse targets and maximize impact.
- Efficient Propulsion: The missile utilizes a two-stage propulsion system consisting of a solid booster for initial launch followed by a turbofan sustainer for efficient and reliable cruise flight.
- Adequate Fuel Capacity: The 165 kg of Jet A1 fuel ensures the missile has sufficient range to fulfil its mission objectives.
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