Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion - June'14

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Launch from Car Nicobar from near the airbase up north
Impact on Trak Island, south

Missile flies over tillanchong / isle of man, does a sharp maneuver to the right and imacts on trak
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From Twitter:
ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY‏Verified account @adgpi 3h3 hours ago
Sapta Shakti Comd & Strike 1 Corps #IndianArmy launches #Brahmos Block- III Msl in operational configuration from A&N Islands.#BrahmosIndia
https://twitter.com/adgpi/status/859689476863528960
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Sandeep‏ @SandeepUnnithan

Stunning terminal phase pix of Brahmos Block III missile. CEP of less than 1 m. Nicobar isl. Ground launcher.May 2

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just for perspective - that is all the gas lighting up (no warhead). imagine the kaboom with the masala packed in.
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rohitvats wrote:Sapta Shakti Comd & Strike 1 Corps #IndianArmy launches #Brahmos Block- III M
block3 and I-corps?
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malushahi wrote:just for perspective - that is all the gas lighting up (no warhead). imagine the kaboom with the masala packed in.
What gas?
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Austin wrote:Sandeep‏ @SandeepUnnithan

Stunning terminal phase pix of Brahmos Block III missile. CEP of less than 1 m. Nicobar isl. Ground launcher.May 2

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So someone on twitter was pointing out that the clouds in picture 1 and 2 above do not look consistent. Any thoughts on this...??

Could be pictures of two different tests with two separate missiles, perhaps??
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Thrre are 2 yr old videos also on youtube of past tests
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shiv wrote:
malushahi wrote:just for perspective - that is all the gas lighting up (no warhead). imagine the kaboom with the masala packed in.
What gas?
kerosene
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malushahi wrote:
shiv wrote: What gas?
kerosene
OK Thanks. But I think that is the warhead exploding. We don't know if it was HE or FAE.
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missiles tests are predominantly conducted with inert warheads, unless it is to test a warhead.

in which case the test will happen 2,000 miles to the north-west.
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malushahi wrote:missiles tests are predominantly conducted with inert warheads, unless it is to test a warhead.

in which case the test will happen 2,000 miles to the north-west.
This one looks like a live warhead test to me. None of the other inert warhead videos I have seen shows such a huge plume. They too must have had some fuel. Incidentally, does Brahmos use kerosene fuel?

Either way Not a big issue. I think that plume represents a live warhead test. If you don't think so I am quite happy to let the matter rest. We are free to have our views on a matter pending better information
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Even if inert warhead the kerosene will go up in fireball

For really neat inert action look for a video of icbm mirv impacting on soil...no unburned fuel...i will try to dig it up..
And those mirvs are mach20 or more
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JayS wrote:So someone on twitter was pointing out that the clouds in picture 1 and 2 above do not look consistent. Any thoughts on this...??

Could be pictures of two different tests with two separate missiles, perhaps??
The second picture is just zoomed in or cut in such a way that explosion part is given importance..hence the variation in clouds.
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https://youtu.be/Y5ov5Uz5bpk

Mirv reentry...gotterdamerung

Found the video i wanted
https://youtu.be/o8n59S8j2C0
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Singha wrote:Even if inert warhead the kerosene will go up in fireball

For really neat inert action look for a video of icbm mirv impacting on soil...no unburned fuel...i will try to dig it up..
And those mirvs are mach20 or more
Not doubting that. But I still think this is a live warhead and not fuel fireball. There are at least 2 videos of Brahmos hitting targets and going through but no fireball and I find it difficult to make up explanations. It's a damn missile test. By the user. Not DRDO. The user missile has a live warhead on and it explodes. Its that simple No need to come up with convoluted explanations "Oh its only fuel, because they had an inert warhead"

Here the Brahmos goes through a damn wall and how come the fuel did not want to explode? That is inert
https://youtu.be/UNG86VSld3s?t=149
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So someone on twitter was pointing out that the clouds in picture 1 and 2 above do not look consistent. Any thoughts on this...??

Could be pictures of two different tests with two separate missiles, perhaps??
Tell them so far DRDO and Indian Army has never faked any tests.
Maybe they would like to stand under the missile to verify its accuracy?

Too many doubting Thomases.

Yes its test of Brahmos Block III with I Corps aka Strike Corps.
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It's an ER version, if they tested for max range, how much fuel will be left to cause such a fireball?
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ramana wrote:Maybe they would like to stand under the missile to verify its accuracy?


:lol:
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Watch the entire Brahmos video and see what real inert Brahmos looks like and explain why remaining fuel did not explode.
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Karthik,

ER test would be by DRDO not by IA.
This is an operational test by the user community and the specific unit, I Corps, has been identified.
Please read the press handout.
No need for speculation which add to swirl.
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ramana wrote:
So someone on twitter was pointing out that the clouds in picture 1 and 2 above do not look consistent. Any thoughts on this...??

Could be pictures of two different tests with two separate missiles, perhaps??
Tell them so far DRDO and Indian Army has never faked any tests.
Maybe they would like to stand under the missile to verify its accuracy?

Too many doubting Thomases.

Yes its test of Brahmos Block III with I Corps aka Strike Corps.
Nah. The guy was not doubting the authenticity of tests. Let it be, its too stupid.
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This is two tests. First looks like an inert test with the missile literally throwing a wall of sand towards the sea. The next test is a live warhead
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SixYAjO6O8
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shiv wrote:
malushahi wrote:missiles tests are predominantly conducted with inert warheads, unless it is to test a warhead.

in which case the test will happen 2,000 miles to the north-west.
This one looks like a live warhead test to me. None of the other inert warhead videos I have seen shows such a huge plume. They too must have had some fuel. Incidentally, does Brahmos use kerosene fuel?

Either way Not a big issue. I think that plume represents a live warhead test. If you don't think so I am quite happy to let the matter rest. We are free to have our views on a matter pending better information
The test was done in operational configuration. There is no reason to remove warhead. This is clearly a warhead. Other test hits, there are so many videos including the one you posted, showing no fireball at all when there is no warhead.
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JayS wrote:
The test was done in operational configuration. There is no reason to remove warhead. This is clearly a warhead.
P.r.e.c.i.s.e.l.y.

Here's another fireball if anyone wants to see one
https://youtu.be/zl48bwYBDfA?t=211
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Ramana garu, livefist mentioned it as ER.
Livefist‏ @livefist 5h5 hours ago
FIRST PHOTOS: The Indian Army 1 Strike Corps' BrahMos Block III extended range test at the Andaman & Nicobar islands yesterday.
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JayS wrote:
Austin wrote:Sandeep‏ @SandeepUnnithan

Stunning terminal phase pix of Brahmos Block III missile. CEP of less than 1 m. Nicobar isl. Ground launcher.May 2

Image
So someone on twitter was pointing out that the clouds in picture 1 and 2 above do not look consistent. Any thoughts on this...??

Could be pictures of two different tests with two separate missiles, perhaps??
The explosion image is cropped in. That is why the clouds appear to be different. You can observe this with the back ground vegetation as well.
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the missile went through the target in that video.

very unlike the vertical dive where the missile buries/disintegrates into the ground.

here is another vertical dive test from 2015.

i have mapped the notam area above, which is smallish for an er-version. there is mention of the impact point in one of the articles i have posted above (130kms away from the 2 likely launch points). maybe that will give you an idea of the residual fuel on impact.

the user cannot fire live ordnance into an "environmentally-sensitive" area, no matter who. they have other ranges to test live ordnance. heck, they cannot build a road without the said ministry snipping their tails. the moef sat on this range for over a decade for good reasons.
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+120 to malushahi :)
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malushahi wrote:the missile went through the target in that video.

very unlike the vertical dive where the missile buries/disintegrates into the ground.

here is another vertical dive test from 2015.

i have mapped the notam area above, which is smallish for an er-version. there is mention of the impact point in one of the articles i have posted above (130kms away from the 2 likely launch points). maybe that will give you an idea of the residual fuel on impact.

the user cannot fire live ordnance into an "environmentally-sensitive" area, no matter who. they have other ranges to test live ordnance. heck, they cannot build a road without the said ministry snipping their tails. the moef sat on this range for over a decade for good reasons.
I don't see a fireball on May 8 test but there is one on May 9.
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the fireball will depend on the residual fuel at the time of impact. the second test could have much more fuel left than the first one.

the real question is whether live ordnance can be fired into that range. from one of the articles i have posted above:
However, a project that entails setting up temporary structures for test-firing dummy missiles in Tillachong, an island where a sanctuary devoted to the Nicobar scrubfowl is located, is still pending with the NBWL.
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Sorry. I don't buy this residual fuel stuff. That was a live warhead fired by the army. I am out of this pointless discussion but I did not want to let a wild theory circulate without pointing out that it may not be the truth. I now need to do that on another thread too. :D
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btw, that is a pretty puny fireball for 3 mil a pop.

from the video posted above, why would they have a separate section specifically for "Combat Firing" (at 2:48), if all of the preceding tests were with live warheads? in fact here is a test where the missile exited without detonating inside the vessel's hull (0:36).

now that ("Combat Firing") is a badass explosion on a full-fledged vessel (every bit a 3 mil worth). no flimsy targets to fly through.
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It is a 300 kg warhead burying itself in the sand and exploding in the sand. Maybe you need to see some other live explosions to see how small they actually look. It is easy to be coloured by huge Hollywood fireballs.

KAB 500
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYrE2EMzN4Y

Multiple munitions including 1000 pounders from Jags
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfwUxnjPQeI

100 kg bombs. 26 of them
https://youtu.be/6UktvbWMJmI?t=125

250 kg bombs with the usual "puny" explosion
https://youtu.be/w3vxKOn6hPM?t=109

Hollywood explosions are much, much better

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8H218PfruI
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malushahi wrote:
rohitvats wrote:Sapta Shakti Comd & Strike 1 Corps #IndianArmy launches #Brahmos Block- III M
block3 and I-corps?
:twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

Wonderful, isn't it? 42 Artillery Division of 1 Strike Corps would be holding these beauties. Great capability addition to the Army.
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malushahi wrote:
the user cannot fire live ordnance into an "environmentally-sensitive" area, no matter who. they have other ranges to test live ordnance. heck, they cannot build a road without the said ministry snipping their tails. the moef sat on this range for over a decade for good reasons.
I would think all the permissions would have already been taken when the area was designated as test range, with specifications for how big explosions in what areas and all. I doubt they would go and take permissions for each test individually.

Building road, is a different project and would need clearance. Apple vs oranges.

Current govt is too liberal in giving env clearances for many projects, not just defense. Previous was too stringent for they wanted Jayanti Tax for all projects.
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Hilarious that someone is thought to be wagging a finger and saying "TNT explosion? NO! Fuel explosion? Sure, be my guest. I know they are puny like fuel-air explosives."
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malushahi wrote:the fireball will depend on the residual fuel at the time of impact. the second test could have much more fuel left than the first one.

the real question is whether live ordnance can be fired into that range. from one of the articles i have posted above:
However, a project that entails setting up temporary structures for test-firing dummy missiles in Tillachong, an island where a sanctuary devoted to the Nicobar scrubfowl is located, is still pending with the NBWL.
Residual fuel does come into picture, yes. But who knows how much in this particular case. Do we know for sure that this is the largest size of the explosion and not before or after that when the size was at its max..?? Guess its not very prudent to discuss too much based on only a picture, too little info.

I am out of this discussion.
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rohitvats wrote:
malushahi wrote:
block3 and I-corps?
:twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

Wonderful, isn't it? 42 Artillery Division of 1 Strike Corps would be holding these beauties. Great capability addition to the Army.
very cool indeed.

but, isn't block3 very topography/usage specific? change of doctrine?
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topology could be electronically simulated when mission planning is done...
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