BrahMos

A supersonic cruise missile jointly developed by India and Russia, launchable from ships, submarines, aircraft and land platforms against both ship and land targets. It is widely regarded as the fastest anti-ship cruise missile in operational service.

Range

450 km

Combat weight

2,500 kg

💲 Publicly cited export unit price estimate

Full specifications

Performance

Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.

Max speed (Mach) Maximum speed as a multiple of the speed of sound. Mach 2+ is typical for air-superiority fighters.: 2.8 Mach

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Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence.: 450 km

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Firepower

Armament, payload and guidance.

Warhead Warhead mass. Heavier generally means larger effect radius, at the cost of range.: 200 kg

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Warhead type Blast-fragmentation, shaped charge (HEAT), penetrator, thermobaric or nuclear-capable.: Semi-armor-piercing or high-explosive blast-fragmentation
Guidance How the weapon finds its target: inertial, GPS/GLONASS, active/semi-active radar, infrared, laser, TV, wire.: Inertial navigation, GPS/GLONASS midcourse, Active radar terminal homing

Physical

Dimensions, weight and crew.

Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable.: 8.4 m
Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor.: 2,500 kg

Propulsion

Engine, power and fuel.

Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet…: Ramjet with solid rocket booster

Program

Cost, production scale and operators.

Unit cost Approximate flyaway/unit cost where public. Defense pricing varies hugely by contract, offsets and configuration. Lower is cheaper.: $2,700,000

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Units built Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability.: 1,000

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Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem.: 3

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Specifications compiled from public BrahMos Aerospace and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations — treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-01.

Frequently asked questions

What is the range of the BrahMos Aerospace BrahMos? +

The BrahMos Aerospace BrahMos has a maximum range of 450 km.

How much does the BrahMos Aerospace BrahMos weigh? +

The BrahMos Aerospace BrahMos has a combat weight of 2,500 kg.

What is the BrahMos Aerospace BrahMos used for? +

The BrahMos Aerospace BrahMos is a missile typically used for deep strike.

How many countries operate the BrahMos Aerospace BrahMos? +

The BrahMos Aerospace BrahMos is operated by 3 countries.

How much does the BrahMos Aerospace BrahMos cost? +

The BrahMos Aerospace BrahMos has an approximate unit cost of 2,700,000 USD. Defense pricing varies by contract, offsets and configuration — treat this as directional.