Nuclear Deterrence

[Bharat_2009]

[quote name='Arun_S' date='11 April 2011 - 04:53 AM' timestamp='1302477301' post='111346']

Dhanush with a quiver full of Prithvi was a quick-fix to mitigate immediate threat scenario.



While BrahMos Mk-II and Mk-III are markedly superior w.r.t accuracy and surprise compared to Mk-I, its payload is markedly smaller yield than Prithvi.



Now that India has the right missile for the purpose one can expect to see Rajput/Subhadra class ships, as well as Arihant to have a quiver load full of Shourya/Sagarika, a missile much superior to Prithvi and BrahMos in all aspects; 900-1900 Km hypersonic glide missile, with payload suitable for 100+ kt yield and stealth flight.

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If Shourya is used for anti-ship role, are we looking at a conventional warhead or un-boosted version of FBF?



Shourya with 100 kg un-boosted version of FBF warhead with 0.5 kt low yield can go >2000 km range, is it not?



Higher yield warheads could be overkill (for anti-ship role)



DF-21 anti-carrier missile (Chinese call it ASBM) - is it a Hypersonic glide missile too? US seems to be a bit worried.