SUPERSONIC CRUISE MISSILE
SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is gearing up to revisit its long-standing ambition of developing a long-range supersonic cruise missile. This development comes as a potential complement or replacement to the existing BrahMos cruise missile system.
A concept for such a missile was initially unveiled by DRDO in 2010. This prototype boasted an impressive Mach 3.2 speed and a range exceeding 600 kilometres. A standout feature was its unique airframe-integrated air intakes, drawing inspiration from the air intakes of the iconic MiG-25 fighter jet.
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