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Regarding the BrahMos missile system developed jointly by India and Russia, which of the following features are correct?

  1. It operates on a 'fire-and-forget' principle requiring no guidance after launchAnswer
  2. It can be launched from multi-domain platforms including land, ships, submarines, and aircraftAnswer
  3. C
    It is classified as an intercontinental ballistic missile designed for strategic exo-atmospheric strikes
  4. D
    It uses a nuclear reactor core as its primary propulsion mechanism during cruise flight

Answer

The correct statements are that the BrahMos missile operates on a 'fire-and-forget' principle and is capable of multi-platform launch from land, sea, sub-sea, and air.
The BrahMos missile is an indigenously integrated supersonic cruise missile developed by BrahMos Aerospace (a joint venture of DRDO and NPO Mashinostroyeniya). It features high precision with a 'fire-and-forget' navigation system and possesses multi-platform deployment capability across army, navy, and air force divisions.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the operational classification and guidance mechanism of BrahMos
BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile operating on a fire-and-forget principle with high terminal accuracy.
It employs self-contained guidance systems allowing high target hit accuracy.
2
Verify platform deployment versatility
The system has land-based, naval surface, underwater submarine, and air-launched variants.
Joint DRDO and NPO Mashinostroyeniya design specifications engineered multi-platform capability.
3
Evaluate propulsion and missile trajectory classification
It is a tactical supersonic cruise missile powered by a solid booster and liquid ramjet engine, rejecting long-range ballistic missile and nuclear propulsion assertions.
Cruise missiles maintain atmosphere-bound flight powered by air-breathing jet engines.

Key Concept

BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile System
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