Kh-47M2 Kinzhal Russian Hypersonic Missile
08 June 2019
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Kh-47M2 Kinzhal test missile on a Mig 31K above, and a Tu-22M3 long range bomber below
Kh-47M2 Kinzhal test missile on a Mig 31
Quick Facts
08 June 2019
Eagle1
Kh-47M2 Kinzhal test missile on a Mig 31K above, and a Tu-22M3 long range bomber below
Kh-47M2 Kinzhal test missile on a Mig 31
Quick Facts
Russian/ NATO Designation | Kh-47M2 Kinzhal / Dagger |
Role and Mobility | Deterrence Against NATO - Air-Mobile |
Range | 2,000 km to 3,000 km depending on Delivery aircraft |
Warhead Type and Weight | Nuclear or Conventional. Upto 480 kg |
Guidance System / Accuracy | Inertial Guidance and Satellite Navigation with a Terminal Seeker; Circular Error Probable (CEP) 1-2m |
Stages / Propellant | One / Solid |
Speed | Mach 10 Confirmed, Mach 12 Reported. |
Initial Operating Capability | 2017 |
Status | Operational |
Aircrafts known to be deployed from | Mig31 & Tu22M3 |