IMO no , differences are many , same question was asked in d f i , i will post the reply later here
In the meantime some of the differences between the two missiles IMO,
Mica vl launcher is on a 3x3 vehicle
Which is comparable to this launcher currently under development
But compared to the unknown missile ( XRSAM ? ) trailer based 6x6 trailer based launcher with integrated DG set and control cabin , one realises the unknown missile ( XRSAM ? ) is a totally different system. Also note the retracted plume deflector shield in the rear. Plume deflectors are usually employed in long range missile launchers due to obvious reasons.
Mostly likely XRSAM.........Above missile launcher is very similar (especially canister) to missile launcher for AAD
In addition to plume design
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Details on DRDO LRGB
Credit : Nexoft007 on D. F. I.
YAY !! I am a bomb.
But I swear I am not 550 kgs.
Credit : Nexoft007 on D. F. I.
YAY !! I am a bomb.
But I swear I am not 550 kgs.
Details on DRDO LRGB
Credit : Nexoft007 on D. F. I.
YAY !! I am a bomb.
View attachment 11083
But I swear I am not 550 kgs.
What about Range
Winged version should be able to go over a 100 kms.
(The pic above is probably not the 1000 kg bomb, but the wings are possibly similar)
Non winged one should be ranged at around 20-40 kms.
Of course, we also have the PGHSLD under testing. The number of PGMs under testing is mind boggling.
Next Conflict with PAF will involve many SEAD missions
Unless we suppress their SAMs and Radars
We cannot win
Which is why we are focusing on developing, testing and acquiring PGMs of various kinds. The widespread adoption of LDPs point to the same thing. SEAD/DEAD type missions also require EW pods, AWACS, ISTARs, ARMs, LGBs, CBUs etc. All of which are either in service or under various stages of acquisition.
Winged Glide Bomb - Garuthma
1000 kg
Range 100+ km ( depending on release altitude )
1000 kg
Range 100+ km ( depending on release altitude )
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AFAIK the first picture you posted is not a drdo PGM
It is a Chinese PGM produced by por...... under licence
Possible. I took it from a BRF post from a long time back.
Never seen this pic before. Thanks. Do you have any more ?
New DRDO site : Glide Bomb | Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO|GoI
GPS / INS Guidance and Control Kit for 450 kg HSLD Bomb
New DRDO site : Glide Bomb | Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO|GoI
GPS / INS Guidance and Control Kit for 450 kg HSLD Bomb
The one being launched by the Su30 looks kind of difference , it looks like wings are further aft to the tail ( maybe becz the resolution is low ) unlike the garuthma winged glide bomb where the wings are positioned mid body
Four nuclear capable missiles lined up for test this month
India has lined up four nuclear capable missiles for tests this month.
Published: 04th November 2019 06:44 AM
By Hemant Kumar Rout
Express News Service
BrahMos cruise missile. (File | EPS)
BHUBANESWAR: India has lined up four indigenously developed nuclear-capable missiles for tests this month. The missions assume significance as the missiles to be flight tested from different platforms are capable of reaching all major cities of Pakistan.
The weapon systems slated for tests are submarine-launched long-range ballistic missile K-4, supersonic cruise missile BrahMos, intermediate-range ballistic missile Agni-II and short range ballistic missile Prithvi.
Defence sources on Sunday told The Express that K-4 has been scheduled for November 8, followed by two versions of BrahMos - surface-to-air and air-to-air - on November 11, Agni-II on November 16 and Prithvi on November 20.
While the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will conduct a developmental trial of K-4 missile with advanced navigation systems from an underwater platform off Visakhapatnam coast, Strategic Forces Command (SFC) will carry out user trials of Agni-II and air-force version of Prithvi missile off Odisha coast.
BrahMos Aerospace will test fire two rounds of the cruise system to further demonstrate the weapon’s ability for precision hit. With the two tests - one from land-based platform and another from fighter aircraft Sukhoi-30 MKI - BrahMos will be put on trial for the seventh time this year.
The missile, a joint venture of India and Russia, has undergone five successful tests including two each in May and October and one in September. The air-variant of the cruise weapon is expected to go into production after the test against sea-based target.
Though four nuclear-capable missiles being lined up for tests in one month amidst heightened tension along border sends a clear signal of the country’s strategic preparedness, a defence official tried to cover it up stating that India sticks to its ‘no first use’ doctrine.
“Preparations are on in full swing for the tests. If weather permits, the missiles will be test fired as per the schedule. The focus will be on the performance of K-4 and Agni-II as both the missiles will be put to tests with new advanced systems,” he said and added that the atmosphere in November allows better visibility to track the flight path.
Kept under wraps by the DRDO so far, K-4 is about 12 metre long with a diameter of 1.3 metre. Capable of three dimensional manoeuvres, it weighs around 17 tonne and is capable of delivering two tonne warhead up to a distance of over 3,500 km.
The underwater missile is considered a potential weapon for India as it can deceive enemy radars and target important installations deep in Pakistan from a standoff distance in the Bay of Bengal.
Four nuclear capable missiles lined up for test this month
India has lined up four nuclear capable missiles for tests this month.
Published: 04th November 2019 06:44 AM
By Hemant Kumar Rout
Express News Service
BrahMos cruise missile. (File | EPS)
BHUBANESWAR: India has lined up four indigenously developed nuclear-capable missiles for tests this month. The missions assume significance as the missiles to be flight tested from different platforms are capable of reaching all major cities of Pakistan.
The weapon systems slated for tests are submarine-launched long-range ballistic missile K-4, supersonic cruise missile BrahMos, intermediate-range ballistic missile Agni-II and short range ballistic missile Prithvi.
Defence sources on Sunday told The Express that K-4 has been scheduled for November 8, followed by two versions of BrahMos - surface-to-air and air-to-air - on November 11, Agni-II on November 16 and Prithvi on November 20.
While the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) will conduct a developmental trial of K-4 missile with advanced navigation systems from an underwater platform off Visakhapatnam coast, Strategic Forces Command (SFC) will carry out user trials of Agni-II and air-force version of Prithvi missile off Odisha coast.
BrahMos Aerospace will test fire two rounds of the cruise system to further demonstrate the weapon’s ability for precision hit. With the two tests - one from land-based platform and another from fighter aircraft Sukhoi-30 MKI - BrahMos will be put on trial for the seventh time this year.
The missile, a joint venture of India and Russia, has undergone five successful tests including two each in May and October and one in September. The air-variant of the cruise weapon is expected to go into production after the test against sea-based target.
Though four nuclear-capable missiles being lined up for tests in one month amidst heightened tension along border sends a clear signal of the country’s strategic preparedness, a defence official tried to cover it up stating that India sticks to its ‘no first use’ doctrine.
“Preparations are on in full swing for the tests. If weather permits, the missiles will be test fired as per the schedule. The focus will be on the performance of K-4 and Agni-II as both the missiles will be put to tests with new advanced systems,” he said and added that the atmosphere in November allows better visibility to track the flight path.
Kept under wraps by the DRDO so far, K-4 is about 12 metre long with a diameter of 1.3 metre. Capable of three dimensional manoeuvres, it weighs around 17 tonne and is capable of delivering two tonne warhead up to a distance of over 3,500 km.
The underwater missile is considered a potential weapon for India as it can deceive enemy radars and target important installations deep in Pakistan from a standoff distance in the Bay of Bengal.
Four nuclear capable missiles lined up for test this month