_ Kinzhal Missile _

Kinzhal Missile _ Its NATO Reporting Name Killjoy, Is A Russian-Made Nuclear Capable Hypersonic Air-Launched Ballistic Missile ( ALBM )

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It is designed to be fired by MiG-31K interceptors or Tu-22M3 bomber

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Its range is extended to 3,000 km (1,900 miles) when carried by the Tu-22M3 bomber

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The first launch of Kinzhal in the Arctic took place in mid-November, 2019

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The missile can reach its maximum hypersonic speed of Mach-10 when launched

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The missile’s overall design is similar to the Iskander, a surface-to-surface missile, however, the guidance system has been altered for Kinzhal

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Some publications refer to Kinzhal as the “carrier killer” because of its hypersonic speed, great precision, and advanced maneuvering abilities

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