Russia tests ‘unstoppable’ 7,000 miles per hour hypersonic cruise rocket

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    A hypersonic Zircon cruise missile is fired from the guided missile frigate Admiral Gorshkov during a test at the Barents Sea, in this still image taken from a video released May 28, 2022. Russian Defence Ministry/Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. MANDATORY CREDIT.

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    The rocket supposedly struck a target some 625 miles away (Picture: Russian Defence Ministry/Reuters)

    Russia has actually effectively performed a test-fire of a hypersonic Zircon cruise rocket, the defence ministry has actually stated.

    Dramatic video footage of the test, which occurred today, reveals the weapon being blasted into the air from the Admiral Gorshkov frigate in the Barents Sea.

    The rocket, which can taking a trip at speeds of 6,670 miles per hour supposedly struck its designated target in the White Sea some 625 miles away.

    In a declaration, the Russian defence ministry stated: ‘According to unbiased control information, the Zircon hypersonic cruise rocket effectively struck a sea target situated at a range of about 1,000 km.

    ‘The flight of the hypersonic missile corresponded to the specified parameters.’

    Vladimir Putin has actually put cash into establishing brand-new rockets which he declares are ‘unstoppable’.

    The president has actually declared the Zircon forms part of a brand-new generation of incomparable arms systems.

    Russia has actually performed a number of tests of the hypersonic rockets, which can take a trip 9 times the speed of noise, from warships and submarines over the previous year.

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    In January, Alexey Kryvoruchko, Russia’s deputy defence minister stated: ‘The state tests of the Zircon sea-based hypersonic cruise rocket are nearing conclusion.

    ‘From 2022, serial deliveries will begin.’

    The rocket is anticipated to be released to warships initially followed by submarines.


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    Last month Russia test-launched a brand-new nuclear-capable global rocket, the Sarmat, efficient in bring 10 or more warheads and striking the United States.

    Russia’s armed force has actually suffered heavy losses of males and devices throughout its three-month intrusion of Ukraine, which it calls a ‘special operation’.

    Despite the intrusion not going to prepare for the Kremlin and soldiers needing to withdraw in the face of the strong Ukrainian defence the country has actually continued to phase prominent weapons tests.

    The tests are viewed as a bit to advise the world of Russia’s expertise in rocket innovation.

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