Brahmastra Missile:
Indian scientists have developed a modern-day ‘Brahmastra’ with an astonishing speed of 12,144 km per hour.
- This weapon, named the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRAShM), is a hypersonic glide missile.
- It was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
- It outperforms similar missiles like China’s DF-17 in terms of range and technology.
- With a range of 1,500 km, this missile can obliterate an enemy ship or warship within 7 to 8 minutes of being launched.
- It can be deployed from both land and sea, offering versatility in combat scenarios
- This missile operates at 10 Mach, making it 10 times faster than the speed of sound. This allows it to travel 3.37 km in just one second.
- The incorporation of special heat-resistant materials ensures the missile can withstand extreme temperatures without disintegrating during flight, setting a new benchmark in scramjet and glide technology.
