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India’s New Hypersonic Missile 3X Faster Than BrahMos, Boasts Greater Range, Deadlier Precision​

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Unlike conventional ballistic missiles, ET-LDHCM can adapt to the geographical conditions of the area and even alter its path mid-flight. (Representative/AP)© Copyright (C) new18.com. All Rights Reserved.
Amid escalating global tensions—marked by the Israel-Iran conflict and growing friction between India and Pakistan with Turkey’s backing—India is ramping up efforts to modernise its defence systems. Building on advancements like the BrahMos, Agni-5, and Akash missiles, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is now preparing to test a next-generation cruise missile under Project Vishnu.


Touted to surpass the capabilities of the BrahMos, the new missile could place India among the select few nations developing hypersonic cruise missile technology.

The Extended Trajectory Long Duration Hypersonic Missile (ET-LDHCM), developed under this project, is poised to enhance India’s strategic advantage, particularly in countering Pakistan and potentially balancing China’s influence.

How Does It Compare With Brahmos​

The ET-LDHCM, developed entirely using indigenous technology, boasts hypersonic speeds, extended range, and precision strikes—making it significantly more lethal than the existing BrahMos missile.

Equipped with a cutting-edge scramjet engine based on the air-breathing concept, the missile uses atmospheric oxygen for combustion instead of a rotating compressor, enabling much higher speeds than conventional systems.


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Capable of reaching speeds of Mach-8 (approximately 11,000 kmph), the ET-LDHCM can strike distant targets in a matter of minutes. In comparison, the BrahMos cruise missile travels at Mach-3, or about 3,675 kmph, highlighting the quantum leap in capability.

Outruns BrahMos In Speed, Range And Stealth​

ET-LDHCM is ahead of the current BrahMos cruise missile in both speed and range. Initially, the range of BrahMos was 290 km, which was later increased to 400–450 km. In comparison, the range of ET-LDHCM is 1,500 km—making it more than three times as powerful as BrahMos in terms of reach.

ET-LDHCM is capable of carrying a 1,000 to 2,000 kg warhead. This advanced missile can strike targets with both conventional and nuclear warheads. It has also been developed by DRDO in a way that allows it to fly at low altitudes, helping it easily evade radar detection.

Can Strike From Land, Air Or Sea​

Operational flexibility is a key and important feature of ET-LDHCM. It can be launched from anywhere—land, air, or sea—further strengthening India’s strategic and tactical reach.

Unlike conventional ballistic missiles, ET-LDHCM can adapt to the geographical conditions of the area and even alter its path mid-flight. This capability allows it to inflict deep damage by precisely targeting and destroying enemy bases.


With a speed of 11,000 kilometres per hour and a range of 1,500 kilometres, ET-LDHCM becomes an even more formidable weapon.

Performs Even At 2,000°C​

In addition to range and speed, the ability to withstand extreme temperatures is a key factor in determining the effectiveness of any missile or fighter jet.

The ET-LDHCM is designed to perform even under intense thermal conditions. It is reportedly capable of operating normally at temperatures reaching 2000 degrees Celsius.

Until now, only Russia, the United States, and China have developed such technology. A successful test of the ET-LDHCM would place India among this elite group of nations.
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India’s New Hypersonic Missile 3X Faster Than BrahMos, Boasts Greater Range, Deadlier Precision​

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Unlike conventional ballistic missiles, ET-LDHCM can adapt to the geographical conditions of the area and even alter its path mid-flight. (Representative/AP)© Copyright (C) new18.com. All Rights Reserved.
Amid escalating global tensions—marked by the Israel-Iran conflict and growing friction between India and Pakistan with Turkey’s backing—India is ramping up efforts to modernise its defence systems. Building on advancements like the BrahMos, Agni-5, and Akash missiles, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is now preparing to test a next-generation cruise missile under Project Vishnu.


Touted to surpass the capabilities of the BrahMos, the new missile could place India among the select few nations developing hypersonic cruise missile technology.

The Extended Trajectory Long Duration Hypersonic Missile (ET-LDHCM), developed under this project, is poised to enhance India’s strategic advantage, particularly in countering Pakistan and potentially balancing China’s influence.

How Does It Compare With Brahmos​

The ET-LDHCM, developed entirely using indigenous technology, boasts hypersonic speeds, extended range, and precision strikes—making it significantly more lethal than the existing BrahMos missile.

Equipped with a cutting-edge scramjet engine based on the air-breathing concept, the missile uses atmospheric oxygen for combustion instead of a rotating compressor, enabling much higher speeds than conventional systems.


Related video: BrahMos: India's supersonic edge in modern warfare (India Today)
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BrahMos: India's supersonic edge in modern warfare
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Capable of reaching speeds of Mach-8 (approximately 11,000 kmph), the ET-LDHCM can strike distant targets in a matter of minutes. In comparison, the BrahMos cruise missile travels at Mach-3, or about 3,675 kmph, highlighting the quantum leap in capability.

Outruns BrahMos In Speed, Range And Stealth​

ET-LDHCM is ahead of the current BrahMos cruise missile in both speed and range. Initially, the range of BrahMos was 290 km, which was later increased to 400–450 km. In comparison, the range of ET-LDHCM is 1,500 km—making it more than three times as powerful as BrahMos in terms of reach.

ET-LDHCM is capable of carrying a 1,000 to 2,000 kg warhead. This advanced missile can strike targets with both conventional and nuclear warheads. It has also been developed by DRDO in a way that allows it to fly at low altitudes, helping it easily evade radar detection.

Can Strike From Land, Air Or Sea​

Operational flexibility is a key and important feature of ET-LDHCM. It can be launched from anywhere—land, air, or sea—further strengthening India’s strategic and tactical reach.

Unlike conventional ballistic missiles, ET-LDHCM can adapt to the geographical conditions of the area and even alter its path mid-flight. This capability allows it to inflict deep damage by precisely targeting and destroying enemy bases.


With a speed of 11,000 kilometres per hour and a range of 1,500 kilometres, ET-LDHCM becomes an even more formidable weapon.

Performs Even At 2,000°C​

In addition to range and speed, the ability to withstand extreme temperatures is a key factor in determining the effectiveness of any missile or fighter jet.

The ET-LDHCM is designed to perform even under intense thermal conditions. It is reportedly capable of operating normally at temperatures reaching 2000 degrees Celsius.

Until now, only Russia, the United States, and China have developed such technology. A successful test of the ET-LDHCM would place India among this elite group of nations.
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Krishna, Iran's Fatah is Mach 13-15.

Do we have anything that matches that yet?

@Lulldapull @Sharma Ji

 

[Sharma Ji]

Krishna, Iran's Fatah is Mach 13-15.

Do we have anything that matches that yet?

@Lulldapull @Sharma Ji

Ballistic vs cruise missiles, doc.

Ballistic are exo-atmospheric, matlab reentry from almost orbit.. all ballistic ones go hypersonic in terminal phase.

Supersonic ramjet cruise ka alag scene hai, operate in thick normal atmosphere, sometimes terrain hugging, physics put limits on how fast they can go.

 

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Krishna, Iran's Fatah is Mach 13-15.

Do we have anything that matches that yet?

@Lulldapull @Sharma Ji

That is not a great speed for Ballistic missile. Agni V goes over Mach 25 in space. This speed is a speed where they travel in space where there is no resistance of air. Almost all the ballistic missiles of over 500 k.m range are hypersonic in high altitude. That is why they are not considered very special. Even our outdated Pruthvi missile used to travel at a speed more than double the speed of Brahmos but nobody talk of pruthvi. Whole Agni series is more than Mach 10.

When anybody talks of faster missiles such as Brahmos or Khinzal or Zircon, its specialty is that they achieves a great speed inside atmosphere at low altitude where they are not visible because of line of site. When they are visible, you are left with no time to intercept it.

Fatah 2 like missile goes very high in space and visible from a long distance. You can plant to counter it by sending interceptor.

Mix of cruise and ballistic is called hypersonic glide vehicle. In this category, missile travels like ballistic missile, enters atmosphere like ballistic missile and in terminal stage, they start traveling like cruise missile using a great kinetic energy they gathered while going high. This is an advancement over simple ballistic missile. It uses rocket engine in boost phase and glides using kinetic energy in terminal phase. India has many missile in this category. China was farting a lot by testing one such missile. India nos have many missile in this category.

There is another category of missile like K 15 and Shaurya which uses depressed trajectory but uses rocket engine. They are heavy because you have to put a big amount of fuel to counter air drag. As they use rocket motor, they need to carry oxidizer also with them which makes them bulky

The most technologically advance missile are one that uses Ramjet and scramjet engines. These are special engines which does not carry oxidizer with them. They uses atmospheric air to burn fule and hence they are light in weight. However, they requires booster to achieve a speed where fuel can automatically start burning because rise in temperature because of compression in air. These category is most difficult to make and technology is very hard to master. India leads in this technology far ahead of China and US and competing with Russia for No.1 position. We are preparing for 1500 k.m range hypersonic scramjet powered missile test. Once we are successful, we shall be undisputed no 1 in this technology and category.

 

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Ballistic vs cruise missiles, doc.

Ballistic are exo-atmospheric, matlab reentry from almost orbit.. all ballistic ones go hypersonic in terminal phase.

Supersonic ramjet cruise ka alag scene hai, operate in thick normal atmosphere, sometimes terrain hugging, physics put limits on how fast they can go.

So the answer is yes or no?

Mach 13-15?

Hai hamare paas?

@Krishna with Flute missile expert @Lulldapull pai

 

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That is not a great speed for Ballistic missile. Agni V goes over Mach 25 in space. This speed is a speed where they travel in space where there is no resistance of air. Almost all the ballistic missiles of over 500 k.m range are hypersonic in high altitude. That is why they are not considered very special. Even our outdated Pruthvi missile used to travel at a speed more than double the speed of Brahmos but nobody talk of pruthvi. Whole Agni series is more than Mach 10.

When anybody talks of faster missiles such as Brahmos or Khinzal or Zircon, its specialty is that they achieves a great speed inside atmosphere at low altitude where they are not visible because of line of site. When they are visible, you are left with no time to intercept it.

Fatah 2 like missile goes very high in space and visible from a long distance. You can plant to counter it by sending interceptor.

Mix of cruise and ballistic is called hypersonic glide vehicle. In this category, missile travels like ballistic missile, enters atmosphere like ballistic missile and in terminal stage, they starts traveling like cruise missile using a great kinetic energy they gathered while gong high. This is an advancement over simple ballistic missile. It uses rocket engine. India has many missile in this category. China was farting a lot by testing one such missile. India has many missile in this category.

There is an another category of missile like K 15 and shaurya which uses depressed trajectory but uses rocket engine. They are heavy because you have to put a big amount of fuel to counter air drag.

The most technologically advance missile are one that uses Ramjet and scramjet engines. These are special engines which does not carry oxidizer with them. They uses atmospheric air to burn fule and hence they are light in weight. However, they requires booster to achieve a speed where fuel can automatically start burning because rise in temperature because of compression in air. These category is most difficult to make and technology is very hard to master. India leads in this technology far ahead of China and US and competing with Russia for No.1 position. We are preparing for 1500 k.m range hypersonic scramjet powered missile test. Once we are successful, we shall be undisputed no 1 in this technology and category.

Can you just answer yes or no?

Like vs like.

Im a layman.

 

[Krishna with Flute]

Can you just answer yes or no?

Like vs like.

Im a layman.

Yes, we have missiles which travels more than 2 times the speed you quoted for Iranian missile i.e around Mach 28.

 

[Lulldapull]

Dis beast of a hypersonic dildo is what Iran's using to bust Shetan-yahu right in de aaass:

This is da shiitt gents!