Posted on May 30, 2022
Russian navy conducts test on hypersonic Zircon missile
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The Russian navy on Saturday conducted another test of a prospective hypersonic missile, a demonstration of the military’s long-range strike capability amid the fighting in Ukraine.
The Defense Ministry said the Admiral Gorshkov frigate of the Northern Fleet in the White Sea launched the Zircon cruise missile in the Barents Sea, successfully hitting a practice target in the White Sea about 1,000 kilometers (540 nautical miles) away.
The launch was the latest in a series of tests of Zircon, which is set to enter service later this year.
The Defense Ministry said the Admiral Gorshkov frigate of the Northern Fleet in the White Sea launched the Zircon cruise missile in the Barents Sea, successfully hitting a practice target in the White Sea about 1,000 kilometers (540 nautical miles) away.
The launch was the latest in a series of tests of Zircon, which is set to enter service later this year.
Russian navy conducts test on hypersonic Zircon missile
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
"What is Russia’s Hypersonic zircon missile?
A hypersonic Zircon cruise missile is fired from the guided missile frigate Admiral Gorshkov during a test at the Barents Sea, in this still image taken from a video released May 28, 2022. Russian Defence Ministry/Handout via REUTERS President Vladimir Putin has described the Zircon as part of a new generation of unrivalled arms systems."
"What is Russia’s Hypersonic zircon missile?
A hypersonic Zircon cruise missile is fired from the guided missile frigate Admiral Gorshkov during a test at the Barents Sea, in this still image taken from a video released May 28, 2022. Russian Defence Ministry/Handout via REUTERS President Vladimir Putin has described the Zircon as part of a new generation of unrivalled arms systems."
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