BrahMos vs Tomahawk: One Strikes With Blazing Speed, The Other Kills With Stealth
In modern warfare, where targets must be destroyed deep inside enemy territory without risking a pilot, cruise missiles play a decisive role. US's Tomahawk and the Indo-Russian BrahMos are among the most trusted and widely deployed in the world today. While the Tomahawk is known for its technological sophistication, the BrahMos stands out for its unmatched speed and precision. This comparison highlights a powerful clash between two of the world's most advanced cruise missiles.
The biggest strength of Brahmos is its speed. This missile flies at a speed of Mach 2.8 to 3, meaning it does not give the enemy's radar a chance to react. On the other hand, Tomahawk is a subsonic missile that moves at a speed of Mach 0.74. Although it is slow, it escapes the enemy's sight by flying very close to the ground, allowing for accurate attacks.
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The long range of Tomahawk makes it a strategic weapon. Some of its versions can hit targets up to 2,400 km, making it possible to attack deep inside the enemy's borders. The initial range of Brahmos was 500 km, but new versions now cover distances of more than 800 km. The upcoming BrahMos-II, which will be hypersonic, will go even further.
The biggest feature of the Tomahawk is its experience. It has been used many times, from the Gulf War to Syria, and its track record has been excellent. BrahMos has not been used in any war yet, but it has undergone many successful tests and has been incorporated on a large scale in the Indian Navy, Air Force, and Army.
While the Tomahawk is a weapon that attacks stealthily, BrahMos is a warrior that attacks head-on with its speed. Tomahawk's low-flight technology protects it from radar, while Brahmos' speed dodges enemy defence. Brahmos is mostly for immediate attack, especially for quick response in the sea or border areas. On the other hand, Tomahawk specialises in strategic attacks, such as targeting the enemy's capital or main military base first. Tomahawk's role is broader and global, while Brahmos focuses on regional dominance.
While the US is making its Tomahawk stealthy and network-enabled, India and Russia are collaborating on BrahMos-II, which will be hypersonic and capable of flying at the speed of Mach 7. This means that in the next decade, Brahmos will become even faster, more accurate, and more lethal.
Both Tomahawk and Brahmos are the best in their respective missions. Brahmos is a fast, powerful, and surprising weapon, while Tomahawk is a long-range and stealth weapon. One is as fast as a fighter jet, the other as quiet and precise as a sniper.
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