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When asked VK Sarsawat categorically calls it a "BALLISTIC" missile (not cruise missile). Meaning the missile will usually be launched in ballistic mode with hypersonic glide/cruise on re-entry. That is how this small and light weight missile has a range (> 1500 km) far in excess of its class of pure ballistic missiles.
I take some solace and gratification of being the first to predict this mixed mode of trajectory (flight) and range that far in excess of pure ballistic flight; all based on public source material.![[Image: smile.gif]](http://www.india-forum.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
When asked VK Sarsawat categorically calls it a "BALLISTIC" missile (not cruise missile). Meaning the missile will usually be launched in ballistic mode with hypersonic glide/cruise on re-entry. That is how this small and light weight missile has a range (> 1500 km) far in excess of its class of pure ballistic missiles.
I take some solace and gratification of being the first to predict this mixed mode of trajectory (flight) and range that far in excess of pure ballistic flight; all based on public source material.