What is Vishnu? A powerful missile which India is developing, which country owns most powerful hypersonic missile? Name is...
India is getting ready to test its powerful new hypersonic missile named Vishnu. This missile is expected to be one of the most dangerous in the world. What makes it special is that no radar system can track it, and no air defense system can stop it. But do you know which country currently has the world's most dangerous hypersonic missile? But if you are thing it to be American, you are wrong as the it is Russian made missile called Avangard. And even the United States doesn't have the technology to intercept Avangard.
India's missile 'Vishnu' is still in development, but once completed, it could be a game-changer. It is expected to be almost three times faster than Russia's Avangard and will also be capable of carrying nuclear warheads. Russia's Avangard: A deadly hypersonic weapon
The Avangard is not just any missile it's a hypersonic glide vehicle that works with an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) system. It can fly at an incredible speed of Mach 20 to Mach 27, which means 24,000 to 33,000 km per hour.
Avangard was revealed it in 2019, and it can carry a nuclear warhead as powerful as 2 megatons. The missile has a range of up to 10,000 km, making it capable of hitting targets that are very far.
What makes Avangard truly dangerous is that it can change direction mid-air, which makes it almost impossible for current anti-missile systems to track or stop. This allows it to dodge interception with ease, making it one of the most feared weapons in modern warfare. India's Vishnu missile: Fast, smart, and versatile
India is now working towards its own advanced hypersonic missile called Vishnu which is designed as a multi-role hypersonic glide vehicle and will have a top speed of Mach 10, which is around 10,000 to 12,000 km per hour.
Its range is expected to be around 5,000 km, and it will also be capable of carrying nuclear weapons. The full name of Vishnu is: Vehicle for Integrated and Strategic Hypersonic Navigation and Utility (VISHNU).
One of the key strengths of Vishnu is its launch flexibility i.e. it can be launched from land, air, or sea. It is also being designed to evade modern defense systems, just like Avangard, with defense penetration capabilities that can bypass enemy radar and missile shields. Why it matters
With weapons like Avangard and Vishnu, a new age of hypersonic warfare is emerging where speed, stealth, and smart maneuvering decide who stays ahead. While Russia leads with Avangard, India is quickly catching up with a missile that could soon join the list of the most advanced in the world. What will India gain from the Vishnu Hypersonic Missile?
India's new hypersonic missile 'Vishnu' could become a game-changer in Asia. Once ready, it will place India in the same league as China and Russia, both of whom already have advanced hypersonic missile technology.
Here's how India will benefit: Vishnu will boost India's nuclear deterrence, giving the country stronger defense power in case of serious threats.
It will be far more advanced than any missile system currently used by Pakistan, helping India maintain a clear edge in the region.
The missile's high speed and ability to dodge enemy defense systems means it can strike with great precision and almost no warning.
Developing such high-tech weapons will show the world that India is among the top military technology powers.
Right now, Vishnu is still in the development and testing phase, but DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) is working hard to make it fully operational in the coming years.
Once deployed, Vishnu could redefine India's position in global defense — not just as a regional power, but as a serious player on the world stage.
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