Q88.
Consider the following statements: 1. Ballistic missiles are jet-propelled at subsonic speeds throughout their flights, while cruise missiles are rocket- powered only in the initial phase of flight. 2. Agni-V is a medium- range supersonic cruise missile, while BrahMos is a solid- fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer
D
Explanation
Missiles unmanned self-propelled (till the time of impact) vehicle that sustains flight through aerodynamic for most of its flight path. fly within the earth’s atmosphere and use jet technology. BrahMos, Harpoon (USA), Exocet (France) : Subsonic (around 0.8 Mach speed), (around 2-3 Mach speed), Hypersonic (More 5 Mach speed) Missile a ballistic trajectory over most of its flight path, of whether it is a weapon-delivery vehicle. by rockets initially but then they follow an free-falling trajectory toward their targets. Prithvi I, Prithvi II, Agni I, Agni II and Dhanush missiles Based on launch mode, range, propulsion both statements are incorrect.