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Zircon (3M22)
ОБЗОР СИСТЕМЫ
The 3M22 Zircon is Russia's hypersonic sea-launched cruise/anti-ship missile developed by NPO Mashinostroyeniya. It achieves estimated Mach 8-9 during its boost and terminal phases with a range quoted at 1,000+ km. Launched from the 3S14 UKSK VLS aboard Admiral Gorshkov-class frigates and Yasen-M submarines. The plasma cloud surrounding the missile at hypersonic speeds provides inherent stealth properties. Russia conducted first-ever Zircon combat launch from Admiral Gorshkov in January 2023. The missile can engage both surface ships and land targets. Current production numbers are believed to be small.
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Zircon (3M22) - NPO Mashinostroyeniya
ПРЕИМУЩЕСТВА
- Mach 9 terminal speed dramatically limits intercept window
- Plasma cloud hinders radar detection in terminal phase
- 1,000km range from ship or submarine
- Can be launched from standard UKSK VLS
- Sea-skimming flight profile limits radar horizon
НЕДОСТАТКИ
- Extreme heat at Mach 9 challenges guidance accuracy
- Western claims of intercept by Patriots disputed but possible
- Limited operational deployment numbers
- Production rate constrained by sanctions
ТЕХНИЧЕСКИЕ ХАРАКТЕРИСТИКИ
STATUSOperational (2023)
GUIDANCEActive Radar Seeker + Inertial Navigation
RANGE KM1000
WEIGHT KG3000
WARHEAD KG400
FLIGHT PROFILELow-Altitude Sea-Skimming Terminal Phase
MAX SPEED MACH9
LAUNCH PLATFORMSAdmiral Gorshkov Class, Yasen-M Submarine (From Torpedo Tubes)
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Electronic warfare suite depth is what separates this from comparable platforms in its class.