Telangana CM assures support to BrahMos Aerospace for its expansion
BRAHMOS
Land-based Weapon System
BRAHMOS is a formidable weapon system with its unmatched speed, precision and devastating power. The Land based Weapon Complex comprises of Mobile Autonomous Launchers (MAL), Mobile Command Post (MCP), Missile Replenishment Vehicle (MRV) and associated ground support equipment. MAL is an autonomous vehicle with its own communication, power supply and fire control system. MAL is equipped with two/three vertical articulated containers with one missile each. The land based version is also equipped with Inertial Navigation System and satellite-based navigation system.
The land-attack version of BRAHMOS has been operationalised in the Indian Army since 2007. The land-attack BRAHMOS has been deployed in various configurations having distinct capabilities to take on adversary in different conflict situations.
Special Features of the Weapon System
- Least number of ground systems
- Autonomous launcher that can launch two/three missiles on different targets or in variety of other combinations near simultaneously
- Highly advanced command and control system capable of operating in C4I environment
- Modular configuration capable of adjusting itself to the user or equipment based on the threat perception
- Easy maintenance and longer life
- Air-conditioned control crew cabin with NBC protection
MAL
Mobile Autonomous Launcher
For the mobile land-attack version of BRAHMOS used by the Army, BrahMos Aerospace has developed a unique state-of-the-art Mobile Autonomous Launcher (MAL). The MAL is the first indigenously developed single vehicle weapon system comprising of command, control and communication systems. The MAL is built on an advanced all terrain high mobility 12x12 carrier with electronically controlled engine and transmission systems. It carries three canisterised BRAHMOS missiles inside three independent containers. The containers provide necessary support to the missile canisters; ensure thermal conditioning of the canisters and interface with the launch beam. The containers are carried in horizontal position in transportation mode. The launcher control system (LCS) functions in co-ordination with the Fire Control System (FCS) and communication system. The vehicle and the systems are capable of operating in NBC fall out environment as all operations can be automatically carried out from a protected equipment cabin of the MAL. In a group of four, the Mobile Autonomous Launchers are controlled by Mobile Command Post (MCP).
Salient Features of MAL
- Carries two/three canisterised BRAHMOS missiles
- Vertical launch of missiles in single or salvo mode
- In-built fire control, command control and communication systems
- Thermally-conditioned canisters for operation between -40 0C and +55 0C
- Air-conditioned control crew cabin with NBC protection