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The missile has a reported range of up to 1,600km and has a maximum speed of Mach 9.
The missile has a reported range of up to 1,600km and has a maximum speed of Mach 9.
==Development==

Revision as of 11:21, 30 April 2024

Black Arrow
TypeHypersonic Cruise Missile.
Place of originA&L and Khalistan.
Service history
In service2024
Used byA&L, Khalistan, Bataviae.
Production history
ManufacturerRoyal Arsenal + Bharat Dynamics.
Unit cost4 million
Specifications
Weight1,800kg
Length5.5m
Height480mm
Diameter625mm
Warhead300kg to 450kg

EngineDual mode ramjet (DMR).
Operational
range
1,600km
Flight ceiling40km
SpeedMach 3 - 9
Guidance
system
GPS/INS, mmW, I3R.
Launch
platform
Submarines, surface ships, aircraft, land based launchers.

The Black Arrow is a hypersonic cruise missile jointly developed by the countries of A&L and Khalistan. The programe of Black Arrow started in 1995 by Royal Arsenal, development of the missile continued up until 2008, nearly being cancelled as costs started to mount. Bharat Dynamics joined the project in 2009 to help fund the development of Black Arrow, with live firing tests starting in 2012.

The missile has a reported range of up to 1,600km and has a maximum speed of Mach 9.

Development