The Kh-47M2, nicknamed “Kinzhal Missile” (Dagger), is a nuclear-capable, Russian air-launched ballistic missile.
It was one of six “next generation” weapons unveiled by Russian President Putin during a speech in March 2018.
Features:
The Kinzhal can reach speeds of up to Mach 10 (12,350 km/hr).
It can carry both conventional and nuclear warheads with a payload of up to 480 kg and a thermonuclear option with a 10-50 kt warhead.
It has a reported range of 1,500-2,000 km.
The Kinzhal has a length of 8 m, a body diameter of 1 m, and a launch weight of approximately 4,300 kg.
It is designed to be launched from MiG-31 fighter jets at altitudes of about 18 km (59,000 ft).
This missile maneuvers during all stages of its flight to overcome hostile air defense systems.
What are Hypersonic Missiles?
A hypersonic missile is a weapon system which flies at least at the speed of Mach 5 i.e. five times the speed of sound and is manoeuvrable.
These missiles are extremely fast and far harder for surface-to-air missile defence systems to target.
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