Consider the following:

Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRAShM)

DF-17

BrahMos missile.

Which of the above is/are classified as hypersonic weapons?

Question

LRAShM: Developed by India, it operates at speeds over 10 Mach, capable of striking targets 1,500 km away within minutes, showcasing advanced glide technology.
DF-17: A Chinese missile, it also achieves speeds of 10-12 Mach, designed for quick strikes with a range of 1,000 km, emphasizing China's hypersonic capabilities.
The BrahMos missile is not currently a hypersonic missile, but an upgraded version is being developed. The BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile that can travel at speeds of Mach 2.8 to 3.0. It's powered by a ramjet engine and a solid propellant booster. The BrahMos-II is a hypersonic missile that's currently under development by India and Russia. It's expected to travel at speeds of Mach 8 and have a range of 1,500 kilometers.

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LRAShM: Developed by India, it operates at speeds over 10 Mach, capable of striking targets 1,500 km away within minutes, showcasing advanced glide technology.
DF-17: A Chinese missile, it also achieves speeds of 10-12 Mach, designed for quick strikes with a range of 1,000 km, emphasizing China's hypersonic capabilities.
The BrahMos missile is not currently a hypersonic missile, but an upgraded version is being developed. The BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile that can travel at speeds of Mach 2.8 to 3.0. It's powered by a ramjet engine and a solid propellant booster. The BrahMos-II is a hypersonic missile that's currently under development by India and Russia. It's expected to travel at speeds of Mach 8 and have a range of 1,500 kilometers.

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