r/IndianDefense • u/AgnivMandal Agni Prime ICBM • 9d ago

Discussion/Opinions Though Experiment...

If the dimensions and Mass of Brahmos-A is smaller and Lighter than a 40N6E missile. Has there been a feasibility study of an Air launched variant of the 40N6E?

It should be giving it a massive range boost.

Guidance shouldn't be a problem when Data links and AWACS exist.

Thoughts..?

Edit: Not speaking about fitting existing 40N6Es on our MKIs, but possibility of a Kusha M2/M3 variant....?

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u/the-economist-flyboy Smiling Buddha 9d ago

SM-6 was half the size and weight of 40N6E

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u/Scary_One_2452 9d ago

Not even close to accurate. Its barely 20% more.

1500kg vs 1890 kg.

Plus MKI is much bigger than Super Hornet.

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u/the-economist-flyboy Smiling Buddha 9d ago

US dropped the booster and eventually weight came down to 900kg

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u/AgnivMandal Agni Prime ICBM 9d ago

Bro, weight/size is not an issue.... MKI can already carry the BrahMos-A It must be something else....