BrahMos vs S-400: Can China's S-400 Defend Against India's Supersonic Missile?
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News18•28-01-2026, 07:25
BrahMos vs S-400: Can China's S-400 Defend Against India's Supersonic Missile?
- •India's BrahMos cruise missile proved its potency during Operation Sindoor, crippling Pakistan's defenses which failed to intercept it.
- •China possesses six S-400 squadrons, acquired from Russia in 2014, while India has three with more on order.
- •Technically, the S-400 can intercept cruise missiles, but BrahMos's Mach 2.8-3 speed, low-altitude flight (3-10 meters), and S-maneuverability make interception extremely challenging.
- •The S-400's radar reach is limited by Earth's curvature at low altitudes, giving only 40-50 seconds for detection, tracking, and interception against a Mach 3 target.
- •BrahMos's zig-zag movements before impact make it a non-ballistic target, often causing interceptors to miss.
Why It Matters: Despite China's S-400 squadrons, BrahMos's speed, low-altitude flight, and maneuverability make it a formidable threat.
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