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Russia recently used an AS-24 KILLJOY hypersonic missile in an ongoing aerial strike on Ukraine, which the country has billed as a "invincible weapon."
About AS-24 Killjoy
The Kh-47M2 (Kinzhal) is the western reporting name for a nuclear-capable Russian air-launched hypersonic ballistic missile.
During a speech in March 2018, Russian President Vladimir Putin presented six "next generation" weapons.
It has the ability to achieve speeds of up to Mach 10 (12,350 km/hr).
It can carry conventional and nuclear warheads with payloads ranging from 480 kg to 10-50 kt, as well as a thermonuclear variant with a 10-50 kt warhead.
It is said to have a range of 1,500-2,000 km.
It has an 8-meter length, a 1-meter body diameter, and a launch weight of about 4,300 kg.
It is intended to be launched by MiG-31 fighter jets at heights of around 18 kilometers (59,000 feet).
This missile maneuvers throughout its flight to avoid opposing air defense systems.
What Exactly Are Hypersonic Weapons?
Hypersonic weapons travel at speeds of at least Mach 5, are highly maneuverable, and can change course while in flight.
They differ from ballistic missiles, which, while capable of traveling at hypersonic speeds (at least Mach 5), have fixed paths and limited maneuverability.
Hypersonic weapons are classified into two types: hypersonic glide vehicles and hypersonic cruise missiles.
A rocket is used to launch hypersonic glide vehicles. The glide vehicle subsequently separates from the rocket and "glides" toward a target at speeds of at least Mach 5.
High-speed, air-breathing engines power hypersonic cruise missiles.
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