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Q48 (CAPF/2022) Science & Technology › Space & Defence Technology › Missile and weapon systems Answer Verified

Consider the following missiles: 1. Agni-l 2. BrahMos 3. Dhanush Which of the above is/are cruise missile/missiles?

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Based on the classification of Indian missile systems, Agni-I is a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) with a range of approximately 700–1,200 km. Dhanush is the naval version of the Prithvi-III and is also classified as a short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) capable of being launched from ships. In contrast, BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile jointly developed by India and Russia. Unlike ballistic missiles that follow a high-arcing trajectory, cruise missiles like BrahMos are low-flying, precision-guided weapons that travel at speeds of Mach 2.8 to 3.0. Other Indian cruise missiles include the Nirbhay. Therefore, among the options provided, only BrahMos is a cruise missile, while Agni-I and Dhanush are ballistic missiles.

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