Nirbhay
| Name | Nirbhay |
|---|---|
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| Country of origin | India (DRDO-ADE) |
| Type | Sub-sonic long range cruise missile |
| Variants | ITCM (Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile) SCLM (Submarine Launched Cruise Missile) LR-LACM (Long Range-Land Attack Cruise Missile) |
| Range | 1500 km |
| Flight ceiling | 50 m-4 km |
| Length | 6 m |
| Diameter | 0.52 m |
| Fin span | 2.7 m |
| Mass | 1500 kg |
| Warhead | 200-300 kg, 24 different types of conventional (PCB, blast fragmentation) or nuclear warhead |
| Warhead yield | Not known |
| Detonation mechanism | Not known |
| Max Speed | Mach 0.9 |
| Propulsion | First stage: Solid fuel Second stage: Liquid fuel |
| Engine | First stage: Solid rocket motor Second stage: Manik small tarbofan engine |
| Guidance | Mid-course: Ring laser gyro inertial navigation system and MEMS gyroscope. Augmented by GPS/NavIC satellite guidance Terminal: Active radar homing, electro-optical, imaging infrared |
| Launch platform | Tata LPTA 5252 12×12 High Mobility transporter erector launcher Warships |
| Service period | In development |
| Accuracy | Not known |
| Description | Nirbhay, meaning “fearless,” is a long-range, all-weather, subsonic cruise missile designed and developed by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Capable of carrying conventional and nuclear warheads, it can be launched from multiple platforms. With a range of about 1500 km, it can deliver various warheads depending on mission requirements. The missile is powered by a solid rocket booster for takeoff, followed by a turbofan engine for sustained flight. It is guided by an inertial navigation system and a radio altimeter. Nirbhay has sea-skimming and loitering capabilities, allowing it to evade radar detection and strike targets with precision. |
| Website | https://www.drdo.gov.in/ |
Disclaimer: This information is based on publicly available sources and should be considered for general knowledge purposes only.
