Approximate dates of the first flight tests of the Zircon hypersonic missile from an underwater carrier have been announced
On Naval Day fleet Russia has information about plans to test the Zircon hypersonic missile from an underwater carrier. Recall that a few days earlier, another test of a hypersonic anti-ship missile was carried out on board the newest Russian frigate "Admiral Gorshkov". The missile reportedly successfully hit a target, which was elements of coastal infrastructure. The launch was carried out from a distance of about 350 km.
According to the information service TASS with reference to sources, it is planned to conduct the first flight tests of the Zircon from the board of the nuclear submarine K-560 Severodvinsk. This is the Project 885 Yasen multipurpose nuclear submarine (the lead ship of this project). Previously, this submarine was used to test Russian-designed Kalibr cruise missiles. Submerged launches of Caliber were carried out in 2016. The targets were then hit from a distance of about 600 km.
According to reports, the first flight tests of the Zircon hypersonic missile from the Severodvinsk nuclear submarine are planned to be carried out approximately in August this year. This will be the next stage of flight design tests of the newest Russian weapons, characterized by special speed characteristics.
Earlier, commenting on the tests of "Zircon" in the Russian Federation, foreign media came out with materials that indicate the senselessness of the American missile defense system if Russia has hypersonic missiles. The British press noted that Russia, by equipping its submarines with Zircons, will be able to "threaten Great Britain from the near sea zone." At the same time, it is added that Britain does not have any capabilities to intercept the hypersonic weapons of the Russian Federation.
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