Russia’s Kinjhal missile is one such weapon in the war that fly at hypersonic speed. The enemy is unable to track it. It is made for air-to-ground attacks, showing Russia’s strength in Ukraine War. President Vladimir Putin has called it an ideal weapon, which crosses the air defense system. This missile, which is being used in Ukraine since March 2022, is working to break the morale of the enemy.
What is a Kinjhal missile?
The full name of Kinjhal is KH-47M2. It is Russia’s Air-Lanched Ballistic Missile. It has come out of the Iskandar-M missile launched from the ground. MiG-31 or to-22 M3 is released from aircraft. Its range is 460-480 kilometers. The fastest speed reaches 12348 km/HR. It can carry nuclear heads, but is mostly used in traditional attacks.
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This missile comes in hypersonic category, as its speed is more than 5 March. But some experts say that it is a ballistic missile, which does not manufacture hypersonic glide vehicles. Nevertheless, its boom is a headache for the enemy.
Hypersonic Speed: Tracking impossible
The biggest strength of Kinjhal is its hypersonic speed. It flies so fast that the radar becomes difficult to track it. Normal missiles are slow, but can take a winding path in the air, causing air defense systems to confuse. Putin said that it easily distinguishes the air. Ukraine’s Patriot system has stopped it, but in most cases it was successful.
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Air-to-ground attack: accurate and deadly
This missile is made up of air to land attack. Its warhead is multipurpose – it can kill ships like command center, airbase or moving target. In Ukraine, Russia has fired it on arms depots, runways and training sites. In an attack, it destroys the entire area.
Kinjhal’s role: Strength of encouragement
In March 2022, Russia first used Kinjhal in Ukraine. Hundreds of missiles have been fired since then. Recently it was used in attacks on Kyiv. Russia said that this is the answer to Ukraine’s aggression. But for Ukraine, it is a morale -breaking weapon.
Every attack spreads fear, because it is difficult to stop. Experts say that Kinjhal is promoted to show Russia’s strength, but Ukraine has also stopped many. Nevertheless, the encouragement of Ukraine’s army and public is weakening due to continuous attacks.
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Challenges and world attitude
Kinjhal is called invincible, but Ukraine dropped it from Patriot. Nevertheless, it is difficult to avoid its speed and range. America and NATO consider it part of hypersonic weapons race. Russia calls it a symbol of its military strength.
Missiles like Kinjhal are making war more dangerous. The people of Ukraine are fighting freshly, but this strength of Russia is putting pressure on. The world should take steps for peace. This weapon is amazing of technology, but humans have to face its pain.
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