Air Launch Weapon System
The development work related to the Air launch version of the missile is complete and the aircraft launcher is under production. Work has begun with Sukhoi design bureau, HAL, and the Indian Air Force (IAF) for interface requirements and installation of BRAHMOS on SU-30 MKI.
Two aircraft have been earmarked by the IAF for the initial launch trials which will commence from 2010 onwards, so that the induction can start in 2012. Installations on other aircraft will depend on user requirements.
The SU-30 MKI has a maximum speed of 2 Mach with a single in-flight range of 5,200 km. A total of 8,000 kg payload can be carried by it in a maximum altitude of 17 km.
"BrahMos is built upon the technological synergy of strengths of the two nations - India and Russia. Moreover, the superiority of the product such as Speed, Precision and Power has ensured the realization of this high-tech product and attracted the users to go for induction of the system in the shortest possible time"
