India Tests Hypersonic Missile That Can Strike Targets 1,500 km Distant at Mach 8
India has allegedly conducted a successful test of a new generation hypersonic missile that can achieve speeds close to eight times the speed of sound and hit targets up to 1,500 kilometres distant.
This missile, which is called the Extended Trajectory Long Duration Hypersonic Cruise Missile (ET-LDHCM), has been designed under DRDO's Project Vishnu and constitutes a significant advancement in India's missile technology, besting the capability of the already powerful BrahMos.
Though BrahMos initially had a range of 290 km (later extended to approximately 450 km), the ET-LDHCM pushes that functionality to new heights, both in range and speed.
Designed to be Stealthy, Precise, and Versatile
The missile has an enormous payload capacity of 1,000 to 2,000 kilograms and can carry either conventional or nuclear warheads. Its capability to fly at low altitudes makes it easily able to escape enemy radar systems, while its high-precision targeting capabilities make it a game-changer for strategic long-range attacks.
With this, India moves further into the world of advanced hypersonic warfare — mashing up speed, stealth, and power like never before.
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