Brahmos Launched from Su-30 MKI Aircraft

摘要

NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Nov 22 successfully fired the BrahMos air version antiship missile from its frontline Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft off the Eastern Coast. The launch from the aircraft was smooth and the missile followed the desired trajectory before directly hitting the ship target. The missile was fired by the test crew comprising Wg Cdr Prashant Nair and Wg Cdr KP Kiran Kumar. The chase aircraft was flown by Sqn Ldr Angad Pratap and Gp Capt Badrish N Athreya.