Russia is often in the global discussion because of its hypersonic and intercontinental missiles. Its missiles are so fast and state-of-the-art that experts consider them to be the future of future war strategy. Zircon, Kinjal and Sarmat – these three missiles are different in terms of technology, speed and firepower. Let us understand these in very simple language.

Russia’s Zircon missile is specially designed to be fired from warships and submarines. Its speed is so high that radars cannot catch it. While moving in the air, it creates such a hot plasma envelope around itself that it becomes almost invisible. According to Militarnyi report, the price of Zircon hypersonic cruise missile is approximately ₹ 43 to ₹ 47 crore per unit. This missile can fly at a speed of Mach 9, i.e. about 11,000 km per hour and has the ability to hit targets up to a distance of about 1,000 km. Russia has deployed it on its advanced ships like Admiral Gorshkov.

Kinjal Missile: Fast and deadly air-launched weapon system

Kinjal is Russia’s air-launched hypersonic ballistic missile. According to the report, its price is 10 million US dollars. It is carried in the air by fast aircraft like MiG-31K and this missile moves towards its target from within the atmosphere. Its speed is considered to be Mach 10, i.e. close to 12,000 km per hour. Range depends on platform. When fired from the MiG-31K, its strike range is approximately 460–480 km, whereas when fired from a larger aircraft like the TU-22M3M, it can go up to 2,000–3,000 km. The biggest danger of Kinjal is that it is considered almost impossible to intercept. It has the capability to destroy even underground bunkers.

Sarmat ICBM: The world’s most dangerous intercontinental missile

The RS-28 Sarmat, also known to the world as “Shaitan-II”, is Russia’s most massive and destructive ICBM. This missile can carry multiple nuclear warheads simultaneously and is capable of targeting any part of the earth. There is no exact information as to what its price is. However, many reports have claimed that its price is Rs 290 crore in Indian currency.

Its maximum speed can reach Mach 20, i.e. about 25,000 km per hour. This missile can also carry a hypersonic glide vehicle, due to which no enemy defense system can stop it. The Sarmat is kept in silos deep underground and its three-stage liquid fuel engine enables it to travel incredible distances.

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Metal Storm Weapon System: One of the most complex challenges of modern war, China is working on a very deadly and new generation weapon system to prevent hypersonic missiles. This multi-bareal machine gun is being prepared under the ‘Metal Storm Project’, which is said to be more powerful than the Falancs Close-in Weapon System of the US Navy.

What is the specialty of metal store weapon system?

This weapon system being developed by defense scientists of North China University can be used on both land and sea. Its purpose is to prevent high speed danger like hypersonic missile. Its most special thing is that it is not mechanical like traditional gans but uses electromagnetic quail ignition technology.

4.5 lakh rounds per minute capacity per barrel

In this, the tablets are loaded above one and each shot is only fired in 17.5 microScands. This means that there is no mechanical delay, just speed and destruction. This system comes with smart ammunition, which consists of sensors and data chips that track each shot trageter, speed and accuracy in real time.

Inspiration from the old Australian project

Although this technique is inspired by the 1990s Australian metal store projects, China has overcome its weaknesses such as heat control and barrel overloading. Now it has a disposable barrels and modular re-loading systems. This system can be deployed on mobile vehicles, air defense units and navy ships. In such a situation, it can prove to be a game-changer for both China’s Thal and Navy.

Entrepreneurous armor made for hypersonic missiles

Track and killing hypersonic missiles faster than Mach 5 is extremely difficult. But the speed of the metal store and the smart ammunition system associated with AI takes it towards making the impossible possible.

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If China is able to successfully deploy this system, then it can change the face of short-range air defense worldwide. While America, Russia and NATO countries are making hypersonic weapons, China is now developing their break-that too with high-firepower and low-cost technology. This new system will not only strengthen China’s military power and technological leadership but will also show its lead in future wars.

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