There is evidence of the development of the Russian hypersonic extended-range missile Kh-95
There are data on new developments in the field of hypersonic technologies in Russia. The head of the Academy of the General Staff of Russia, Vladimir Zarudnitsky, reported about them.
According to the colonel-general, the development of a promising hypersonic missile Kh-95 is underway, which will be distinguished by a long range of use. The presence of hypersonic weapons airborne long-range aircraft can achieve a significant advantage in the air.
Vladimir Zarudnitsky spoke about the development of the latest hypersonic missile in an interview with the departmental magazine Voennaya Mysl.
According to the latest information, Russian strategic missile carriers, including aircraft of the modernized version of the Tu-95M, can be armed with the X-160 hypersonic missile. In the future, with a high degree of probability, the newest strategic combat aircraft (PAK DA) being developed today can also be armed with such missiles.
The other day there was information that the PAK DA in a demo version will be manufactured by 2023.
If the newest combat aircraft receives an extended-range X-95 hypersonic missile, then this will become a significant factor in the potential confrontation of the military plan in the medium term. To hit targets, a stealth missile carrier does not have to be in the enemy's air defense zone, because a long-range hypersonic missile will do its job after leaving a special compartment. The probability of its interception by the enemy's anti-aircraft missile defense system is extremely small. The reason is speed parameters and the ability to maneuver.
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