Burevestnik (9M730)
Type: Cruise Missile
Domain: air
Country of Origin: Russia
Manufacturer: Classified
Overview
Experimental cruise missile powered by a nuclear thermal propulsion engine providing theoretically unlimited range. Designed to fly at low altitude via unpredictable flight paths to bypass all missile defense systems. Testing has experienced significant difficulties including crashes and nuclear contamination incidents at Nyonoksa test site. One of the most controversial weapons programs in modern history.
Technical Specifications
| Type | Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile |
|---|---|
| Range | Effectively unlimited (nuclear powered) |
| Speed | ~Mach 0.9 (subsonic cruise) |
| Status | Development / testing (multiple test failures reported) |
| Warhead | Nuclear |
| Guidance | INS + terrain comparison + GNSS |
| Propulsion | Nuclear reactor (open-cycle liquid metal cooled, drives turbojet) |
| NATO Designation | SSC-X-9 Skyfall |
Operators
- Russia
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