Zircon-M
Zircon-M
Cruise Missiles
Basic Information
Name
Zircon-M
Designation
Zircon-M
Alternate Designation
3M22M
Equipment Type
Cruise Missiles
Manufacturer
NPK Tekhmash, Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV)
Date of Introduction
2025
Description
The Zircon-M is an upgraded variant of the Zircon hypersonic missile with an increased range beyond 1,500 kilometers. The Russian Navy may use the new Zircon-M missile to hit targets on land after being fired from a safe position at sea. The new missile existence was revealed in March 2021 which might indicate that a first test flight may happen before 2023 and an entry into service by the mid-2020s. The missile retains its hypersonic speed but other characteristics remain unknown. The upgraded Zircon may have a range between 2,000 and 2,500 kilometers.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Max Speed
14817.6 km/h
Range
2500.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Cruise Missiles
Status
Active
Also Known As
3M22M
Origin
Russia
Contractors
NPK Tekhmash, Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV)
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
January 2025
First Flight
June 2024
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Performance — Max Cruising Flight Altitude
40,000 meter
Performance — Max Range
2,500 kilometer
Speed — Cruise Speed
9 mach
Speed — Top Speed
12 mach
Speed — Top Speed at Sea Level
6 mach
Variants
Variant 1
Zircon
Variant 2
Zircon INF
Variant 3
Zircon-M
Variant 4
Zircon-A
Variant 5
Zircon-K
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a003271
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
Russia
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