Brahmos Cruise Missile Successfully Tested

Question- Brahmos Cruise Missile was successfully tested from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, Odisha coast on May 21, 2018. It was tested-
(a) To extend its service period
(b) To reduce its service period
(c) To end its service period
(d) None of the above
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:

  • On May 21, 2018; the Brahmos cruise missile was successfully tested from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha.
  • This test was done to increase its service period.
  • With the test this missile moved on the determined path and its devices worked completely.
  • The world’s fastest supersonic cruise missile ‘Brahmos’ has fire power of 450 km.
  • This missile is able to shoot at speeds of 2.5 to 3.0 Mac.
  • It can be fired from all the places land, wind and warships.
  • It was developed by the BrahMos Aerospace, joint venture of Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) of India and the NPO Mashinostro yeniya of Russia.

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