ET-LDHCM

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The Extended Trajectory-Long Duration Hypersonic Cruise Missile (ET-LDHCM) is a scramjet-powered, conventional, and nuclear capable long range hypersonic cruise missile being developed as part of Project Vishnu under the Hypersonic Cruise Missile Development Programme by the Defence Research and Development Organisation with private defence contractors and small and medium enterprises for the Indian Armed Forces. ET-LDHCM is one among the twelve distinct hypersonic systems that DRDO is working on for an offensive and defensive role. It can fly at low altitudes, perform mid-air directional maneuvers while retaining structural integrity at hypersonic flight. With thermal shielding of up to 2,000 °C (3,630 °F; 2,270 K), ET-LDHCM can withstand high temperature during acceleration, without losing stability. It is designed to outperform Indian military's present fleet of missiles and interceptors. ET-LDHCM being made interoperable with a variety of platforms that may launch from land, sea, or...

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