The Russian Tu-160 Blackjack supersonic strategic bomber is even more ferocious after being equipped with 12 Kh-BD cruise missiles. Photo/Bulgarian Military
MOSCOW – Bomber plane Russia’s strategic supersonic Tu-160 Blackjack is even more ferocious after being equipped with 12 Kh-BD cruise missiles. The Kh-BD missile, which was developed from the Kh-101 cruise missile by MKB Raduga, has a range of 6,500 km.
Details of the new missile Russia it was leaked by Lieutenant General Sergey Kobylash, commander of long-range aviation, during a visit by Russian Defense Ministry chief Sergei Shoigu and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, at Knevichi airport in Primorye.
“The Kh-BD missile is placed in two cartridges, each carrying six missiles. “Each missile has a range that exceeds 6,500 kilometers,” said Kobylash, quoted by SINDOnews from the Bulgarian Military website, Tuesday (19/9/2023).
The Kh-BD missile, whose name is derived from its function as a “long-range” missile, was developed from the Kh-101 cruise missile. The Kh-BD missile was developed by MKB Raduga, an important constituent of the Tactical Missile Weapons Company.
However, due to secrecy, the exact technical specifications of the rocket are still kept secret. However, unconfirmed data suggests that the Kh-BD missile offers an impressive marathon capability, covering a distance of between 7,500 to 8,500 kilometers.
After that, the missile could potentially be armed with multiple warheads, designed to strike two different targets 100 kilometers apart. One widespread rumor is that the missile is made of advanced composite materials, which give it increased durability and stealth capabilities.
“These materials are believed to make the missile more resistant to detection by radar systems, allowing it to penetrate enemy defenses more effectively. However, keep in mind that these rumors are speculative and not confirmed by official sources.
2023-09-19 12:21:37
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