BrahMos - NG

[mehboobkz]

BrahMos-NG (Next Generation) is a mini version based on the existing BrahMos, will have same 290 km range and mach 3.5 speed but it will weigh around 1.5 tons, 5 meters in length and 50 cm in diameter, making BrahMos-NG 50 percent lighter and three meters shorter than its predecessor.

The system is expected to be inducted in the year 2017.


BrahMos-NG will have lesser RCS (radar cross section) compared to its predecessor, making it harder for air defense systems to locate and engage the target. BrahMos-NG will have Land, Air, ship-borne and Submarine tube-launched variants. First test flight is expected to take place in 2017–18. Initially Brahmos-NG was called as Brahmos-M.


The missile will arm the Sukhoi Su-30MKI, MiG-29K and future inductions such as the Dassault Rafale. Submarine launched variant will be capable of being fired from the new class of submarines. A model of the new variant was showcased on 20 February 2013, at the 15th anniversary celebrations of BrahMos Corporations. The Sukhoi SU-30MKI would carry three missiles while other combat aircraft would carry one each


The BrahMos-Next Generation missile project will eventually replace the existing inventory of BrahMos missiles in a decade or so. The first NG variant is expected to take flight in the year 2017. The smaller size of the missile and lighter weight will make the missile the best in the world for at least a decade after mass-scale production begins. The missile will be harder to detect and almost impossible to be hit by air-defense missiles because of its Mach 3 Speed

 

[kaykay]

Brahmos-NG would be one awesome addition in our inventory. Its reduced size will enable it to be launched from torpedo tubes of submarines, and aircrafts like MKI and Rafale will carry many of them at the time while other will carry atleast one.
PS: Though integrating it into Tejas doesn't make sense(atleast doctrine wise) but is it on the cards in long run?

 

[OrionHunter]

The missile will arm the Sukhoi Su-30MKI, MiG-29K and future inductions such as the Dassault Rafale. Submarine launched variant will be capable of being fired from the new class of submarines. A model of the new variant was showcased on 20 February 2013, at the 15th anniversary celebrations of BrahMos Corporations. The Sukhoi SU-30MKI would carry three missiles while other combat aircraft would carry one each

SU-30 armed with Brahmos

 

[Abingdonboy]

PS: Though integrating it into Tejas doesn't make sense(atleast doctrine wise) but is it on the cards in long run?

I seriously doubt it, as you have said it makes no sense for the Indian armed forces given the role of the LCA. The capability may be added for an export customer (Vietnam anyone?) but I still remain very doubtful.

SU-30 armed with Brahmos

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This is the full size Brahmos-A that can only be carried on the centreline of the MKI. The Brahmos NG could be carried 1 per wing and on the centreline and on the Rafale and MiG-29K so would be FAR more deadly.

 

[Jamwal's]

Most important thing is that, it will be able to carry the same 300 KG warhead.

A true Infrastructure Buster both Military and Civilian.

 

[GURU DUTT]

Brahmos-NG would be one awesome addition in our inventory. Its reduced size will enable it to be launched from torpedo tubes of submarines, and aircrafts like MKI and Rafale will carry many of them at the time while other will carry atleast one.
PS: Though integrating it into Tejas doesn't make sense(atleast doctrine wise) but is it on the cards in long run?

why not cause the main centre line pylon on tejas can carry 1500Kg load (feul tank or weapon) im sure tejas can carry at least one Bhramos-NG/Mini .... cheers mate

 

[nair]

why not cause the main centre line pylon on tejas can carry 1500Kg load (feul tank or weapon) im sure tejas can carry at least one Bhramos-NG/Mini .... cheers mate

Why would they put brahmos on a tejas???? The role of tejas is different

 

[GURU DUTT]

Why would they put brahmos on a tejas???? The role of tejas is different

why not tejas has a very low RCS and wing loading/good strike capabilty hence with some spftware upgrades tejas can also be used to do that role specially in owr western theater

 

[SR-91]

Why would they put brahmos on a tejas???? The role of tejas is different

Maybe Not for IAF but It makes total sense for Indian Navy.
Land based Indian Navy LCA.

 

[Abingdonboy]

Maybe Not for IAF but It makes total sense for Indian Navy.
Land based Indian Navy LCA.

Nah, it makes even less sense for the IN. The LCA isn't a strike platform, it doesn't have the range to be credible as a missile carrier from the shore. The LCA is first and foremost a point defence fighter with multirole capabilties that will be used to replace the MiG-21 and as the premier air-policing fighter in the IAF, this is exactly what it is meant to be, let's not get into a delusional state that it is anything more than that. For the IN the N-LCA is a technology demonstrator for the N-AMCA and will be used as a carrier trainer for rookie pilots (similar to the T-45 of the USN), it will rarely be deployed for combat roles on the carriers and certainly won't be employed in the strike role.

IF the LCA is to get the ability to carry the Brahmos-NG it will be for an export customer.

 

[nang2]

It was showcased in 2013. Yet the first flight will be in 2017. Nonetheless, it will also be inducted in 2017. Was it showcased too early or the timeline for induction too ambitious?

 

[Abingdonboy]

It was showcased in 2013. Yet the first flight will be in 2017. Nonetheless, it will also be inducted in 2017. Was it showcased too early or the timeline for induction too ambitious?

It's not uncommon for companies to show their future products years ahead of actually producing it.

 

[Blue Marlin]

whats the warhead weight?

 

[4GTejasBVR]

whats the warhead weight?

300 kg

SU-30 armed with Brahmos

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Look at the first su 30 picture... Armed with bramos cluster bomb bvr wvr

 

[SR-91]

Nah, it makes even less sense for the IN. The LCA isn't a strike platform, it doesn't have the range to be credible as a missile carrier from the shore. The LCA is first and foremost a point defence fighter with multirole capabilties that will be used to replace the MiG-21 and as the premier air-policing fighter in the IAF, this is exactly what it is meant to be, let's not get into a delusional state that it is anything more than that. For the IN the N-LCA is a technology demonstrator for the N-AMCA and will be used as a carrier trainer for rookie pilots (similar to the T-45 of the USN), it will rarely be deployed for combat roles on the carriers and certainly won't be employed in the strike role.

IF the LCA is to get the ability to carry the Brahmos-NG it will be for LCA might be a point defence fighter

Nah, it makes even less sense for the IN. The LCA isn't a strike platform, it doesn't have the range to be credible as a missile carrier from the shore. The LCA is first and foremost a point defence fighter with multirole capabilties that will be used to replace the MiG-21 and as the premier air-policing fighter in the IAF, this is exactly what it is meant to be, let's not get into a delusional state that it is anything more than that. For the IN the N-LCA is a technology demonstrator for the N-AMCA and will be used as a carrier trainer for rookie pilots (similar to the T-45 of the USN), it will rarely be deployed for combat roles on the carriers and certainly won't be employed in the strike role.

IF the LCA is to get the ability to carry the Brahmos-NG it will be for an export customer.

An aircraft is as good as the weapons it carries. (I know you agree with me here).

The Navy or IAF can use LCA as per their requirements, they are building a true MULTIROLE fighter, not just for one role anymore.

LCA can carry the weight of BrahMos without structural changes so that's not an issue.

It only gives more flexibility for operation deployment.

The missile is your and the plane is yours, So y not bro??