Twisting and Turning, Trying to Confuse: The Secret of "Iskander-M" Modernization to Bypass the Patriot SAM System Revealed

OTRK missiles began to change trajectory in the final stage of flight

Modernized ballistic missiles of the Russian operational tactical missile system (OTRK) "Iskander-M" began to maneuver in the final stage of flight, which significantly complicates interception by anti-missiles of the American Patriot anti-aircraft missile system (SAM). This was stated by military expert Yuri Ignat.

Self-propelled launcher 9P78-1 OTRK 9K720 "Iskander-M" with 9M723K5 missiles
Self-propelled launcher 9P78-1 OTRK 9K720 "Iskander-M" with 9M723K5 missiles

Unlike cruise missiles, ballistic missiles always have a predictable trajectory. However, in the case of the modernized "Iskander", this rule does not work.

"Iskanders" maneuver, making it difficult for Patriot anti-aircraft systems to operate. The air defense system calculates the interception point based on the assumption that the target's trajectory will remain unchanged.
Yuri Ignat, military expert

"Iskander-M" is used to destroy enemy air defense systems, as well as other important objects at a maximum range of up to 500 km.

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