Indian media, citing sources in the industrial sector have reported, that next week in India will begin testing for possible prolongation of the life of "BrahMos" missile. Head of Production Association BrahMos Aerospace Sudhir Kumar said Miskhra, the goal is to increase the possibility of warranty service with missiles 10 years to 15.
According to Sudhir Miskhry, the company intends to explore the potential for creating new versions of BrahMos missile. In particular, It reported on the work on the creation of missiles, the effectiveness of which would be enhanced when used in mountainous terrain, as well as an option for carriers.
mishra:
Two years ago, we conducted a test on 65-degree slope to start missiles. Now I'm talking about the possibility of missile vertical launch – on 90 degrees. This will be facing new challenges.
For reference: "BrahMos" – a two-stage supersonic cruise missile, which was developed in cooperation of the Indian Defense Research Development Organization and Russia's NPO "Engineering". The stated range of defeat – 300 km, but in India say, that are working to improve this indicator. In particular, It reported on the possibility to expand the range of up to 800 km, If modifications to equip missiles "BrahMos" multipurpose fighters Su-30MKI, that stand in the Indian Air Force.
