Nirbhay
Subsonic cruise missile
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Basic Information
Name
Nirbhay
Designation
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Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Subsonic cruise missile
Manufacturer
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Date of Introduction
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Description
Nirbhay is India’s first indigenously-produced cruise missile. The missile similar in appearance to the U.S. Tomahawk and the Russian Club SS-N-27 with its cylindrical fuselage. It equips a land-based mobile launcher but reports suggest potential deployment on submarines.1
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
800.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Subsonic Cruise Missile
Range
800-1,000 km
Payload
450 kg
Length
6.0 m
Diameter
0.5 m
LaunchWeight
1,500-1,600 kg
Warhead
HE, submunitions, potentially 12 kT nuclear
Details
Country of Origin
India
Category
Medium-Range Cruise Missiles (MRCM) (601 km - 1,000 km)
Air > Medium-Range Cruise Missiles (MRCM) (601 km - 1,000 km)
Sources
CSIS Missile Threat: https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/nirbhay/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
6 m
Width
0.5 m
Height
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Weight
1500 kg
Operators (1)
India
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