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Kinzhal

Kinzhal

Cruise Missiles
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Basic Information
Name
Kinzhal
Designation
Kinzhal
Alternate Designation
9-S-7660, 9-А-7660, AS-24 Killjoy, Kh-47B, Kh-47M2
Equipment Type
Cruise Missiles
Manufacturer
Kolomna, Roscosmos
Date of Introduction
2018
Description

The Kinzhal, dagger in English, is a new aero-ballistic hypersonic cruise missile capable of more than Mach 10 speeds and to be deployed by Mig-31BP interceptors. It is also known as Kh-47B and Kh-47M2. The missile flies to a very high altitude after being fired to reach its intended target within a few minutes after launch. Its descending trajectory is unpredictable to avoid the use of any missile defense. The missile has a maximum range of 2,000 kilometers and can be armed with both conventional and nuclear warheads. The missile seems to be armed with multiple warheads to hit several targets. President Putin showcase the new missile on March 1, 2018, during the presentation the missile was able to hit simulated two warships. The Kinzhal missile conducted its first test on December 1, 2017, and Putin claimed the system was already operational in the Russian Southern military district. The new weapon seems to be a extremely effective against carrier battle groups and surface warships rendering their missile defense systems useless. The Kinzhal missile seems to be a modification of the Iskander-M quasi-ballistic missile. The Kinzhal missile was being integrated onto the Tu-22M3/5 bomber in July 2018, with two or four missiles to be carried by each aircraft.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Max Speed 12348.0 km/h
Range 2200.0 km
Wingspan 1.60 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group Cruise Missiles
Status Active
Also Known As 9-S-7660, 9-А-7660, AS-24 Killjoy, Kh-47B, Kh-47M2
Origin Russia
Contractors Kolomna, Roscosmos
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) March 2018
First Flight December 1, 2017
Total Production 250
Specifications (Deagel)
Dimensions — Diameter 1.2 meter
Dimensions — Length 8 meter
Dimensions — Wingspan 1.6 meter
Mass — Warhead 500 kilogram
Mass — Weight 4,300 kilogram
Performance — Max Range 2,200 kilometer
Speed — Top Speed 10 mach
Yield — Yield 50 kiloton
Variants
Variant 1 Kinzhal
Variant 2 Kinzhal-M
Details
Country of Origin Russia
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
8 m
Width
1.6 m
Height
Weight
Operators (1)
Russia
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