Названа особенность крылатых ракет Х-101 для Ту-95МС и Ту-160: пикируют под крутым углом

Probable range of ammunition - up to 4000 km

Russian Kh-101 cruise missiles for strategic bombers Tu-95 and Tu-160 have an interesting feature, diving at the target at a very steep angle. This was reported by the American edition TWZ.

Raduga Design Bureau missiles
Raduga Design Bureau missiles

Observer Thomas Newdick noted that the missile falls to the ground at a steep angle, followed by a series of explosions corresponding to a cluster warhead.

In his opinion, the maximum range of the Kh-101 missile is up to 4000 km, and it was mass-produced in 2010-2011. Distinctive features of the Kh-101 are reduced radar signature and the presence of a system of jamming.

Preliminary characteristics of the Kh-101:

  • Length — 7.45 m
  • Starting weight — up to 2400 kg
  • Accuracy (circular probable deviation) — up to 20 m

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Sources
TWZ

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