The Indian naval vessels tracked the missile tested on a sea target. The first test of Brahmos fired from Su-30 was carried out on November 22, 2017
Pic/Twitter IANS
On May 22, 2019, the Indian Air Force successfully carried out the second test of an air-launch version of supersonic cruise missile which was fired from a Sukhoi30 MKI fighter jet. The IAF said in a statement that the missile followed the planned trajectory and directly hit the target.
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The #IndianAirForce on May 22 carried out the second test of an air-launch version of supersonic cruise missile which was fired from a #Sukhoi30MKI fighter jet.
— IANS Tweets (@ians_india) May 22, 2019
Photo: IANS pic.twitter.com/5u2T5JlwjF
The Indian naval vessels tracked the missile tested on a sea target. The first test of Brahmos fired from Su-30 was carried out on November 22, 2017.
The IAF said that the integration of the missile, an Indo-Russian joint production, was a complex task and required several modifications on the aircraft. The IAF carried out software modifications while Hindustan Aeronautics Limited made the mechanical and electrical changes.
The air-launch version of Brahmos is a 2.5-ton cruise missile with a range of 300 km. With the success, IAF can engage long-range targets on land and at sea in all-weather, day-or-night conditions.
#RulingTheSkies : IAF successfully fired the #BrahMos air version missile from its frontline Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft today. The launch from the aircraft was smooth & the missile followed the desired trajectory before directly hitting the land target. pic.twitter.com/nXLLlPR8qJ
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) May 22, 2019
BrahMos provides IAF the capability to strike from large stand-off ranges on any target at sea or on land with pinpoint accuracy by day or night in any weather condition. Brahmos coupled with the superlative performance of Su-30MKI gives IAF the desired strategic reach. pic.twitter.com/fDsbFVABhI
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) May 22, 2019
The Indian Air Force also took to Twitter to announce the details of the same. While sharing a picture of the supersonic cruise missile, the IAF wrote: BrahMos provides IAF the capability to strike from large stand-off ranges on any target at sea or on land with pinpoint accuracy by day or night in any weather condition. Brahmos coupled with the superlative performance of Su-30MKI gives IAF the desired strategic reach.
Here's how netizens reacted to the Indian Air Force's successful launch of the Brahmos:
Congrats and Salute to Brave IAF
— Jwalant Swadia (@AviatorJwalant) May 22, 2019
proud of IAF.Brahmos now can be fired land,sea,airu00f0u009fu0091u008fu00f0u009fu0091u008fu00f0u009fu0087u00aeu00f0u009fu0087u00b3u00f0u009fu0087u00aeu00f0u009fu0087u00b3
— Vipul Gupta (@VipulGu10673105) May 22, 2019
The sky takes on shades of orange during sunrise and sunset, the colour that gives you hope that the sun will set only to rise again.
— Hasi Johari u00f0u009fu0087u00aeu00f0u009fu0087u00b3 (@hasiaf_johari) May 22, 2019
Congratulations @IAF_MCC for successfully fired #BrahMos u00f0u009fu0091u008fu00f0u009fu0091u008fu00f0u009fu009au0080u00f0u009fu009au0080u00f0u009fu0098u008du00f0u009fu0098u008du00f0u009fu0087u00aeu00f0u009fu0087u00b3u00f0u009fu0092u00aa#TouchTheSkyWithGloryu00f0u009fu009au0080u00f0u009fu0087u00aeu00f0u009fu0087u00b3#ProudOurInduanAirForce u00f0u009fu0087u00aeu00f0u009fu0087u00b3#JaiHind u00f0u009fu0087u00aeu00f0u009fu0087u00b3
Strategically very significant considering the accuracy & lethal fire and forget advantage of Brahmos missiles. The capability of firing Brahmos from India’s air superiority aircraft Sukhoi MKi would be a decisive air combat edge for IAF.u00f0u009fu0087u00aeu00f0u009fu0087u00b3u00f0u009fu0091u008d
— u00e0u00a4u00b8u00e0u00a4u00ae_u00e0u00a4u0085u00e0u00a4u00b0u00e0u00a5u008du00e0u00a4u00aau00e0u00a4u00bfu00e0u00a4u00a4 Chowkidar “u00e0u00a4u00b2u00e0u00a4u0097u00e0u00a4u00adu00e0u00a4u0097 Bearded” (@arpitbhtnagar) May 22, 2019
This is awesome news! Sukhoi + Brahmos is a massive force multiplier. Both the aircraft and missile are proven world class and now to put long range + super accurate + super fast missile on a lethal multi-role jet is a truly a game changer combo !! Congrats to all.
— Nimesh Sisodiya (@NJSISODIYA) May 22, 2019
Jai Hind ! u00f0u009fu0087u00aeu00f0u009fu0087u00b3
Hearty congratulations to IAF & all other organizations involved in this extremely important milestone in enhancing the security of our nation. Jai Hind.
— Kishore Vaid (@KishoreVaid) May 22, 2019
With inputs from IANS
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