The hypersonic ballistic missile "Oreshnik" is capable of reaching and hitting targets throughout Europe. This was stated by the commander of the Strategic Missile Forces (RVSN), Sergei Karakaev, at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
In his report, Karakaev noted that the system launch was successful, all tasks assigned to the "Oreshnik" SRBM were completed, and the launch results "confirmed the correctness of the design and technological solutions and the feasibility of the missile system with the specified characteristics."
The newest "Oreshnik" SRBM has no analogues in the world in terms of its characteristics today. The missile's combat equipment allows it to reliably overcome any existing and future missile defense systems. This missile system with hypersonic blocks can hit various targets – from single to area, as well as highly protected ones, with high efficiency. Based on the tasks and range of this weapon, it can hit targets throughout Europe, which distinguishes it favorably from other types of high-precision long-range weapons. As you have already said, the massive use of this type of weapon will be comparable to the use of nuclear weapons.
It is worth recalling that "Oreshnik" is a medium-range ballistic missile with a flight speed of more than 12 thousand kilometers per hour. It carries up to six thermonuclear warheads with a capacity of 150 kilotons each. The missile is solid-propellant: it carries less cargo, but accelerates faster, reaching a height unattainable for air defense.
Earlier www1.ru reported that hundreds of "Omut" EW systems have been delivered to the Russian military. They will become a reliable defense against enemy drones.
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