The Admiral Gorshkov frigate has successfully completed a new test launch of the Zircon hypersonic missile in the White Sea at a range of more than 400 kilometers, the Defense Ministry reported. On the air of Sputnik radio, Reserve Major General Vladimir Bogatyrev evaluated the tests.
The crew of the Russian frigate Admiral Gorshkov successfully completed a new test launch of a hypersonic Zircon missile from the White Sea, the missile hit a sea target at a distance of more than 400 kilometers, the Defense Ministry reported .
The flight corresponded to the specified parameters, the military department noted.
Surface ships and naval aviation of the Northern Fleet were involved in the shooting and closing of the area.
The previous tests of the "Zircon" were conducted on November 18. This test cycle is completed.
The Zircon missiles are capable of reaching speeds of up to Mach 9, the declared range is more than a thousand kilometers. It is planned to arm promising and under construction surface and submarine ships with missiles.
On the air of Sputnik radio, reserve Major General, military political scientist Vladimir Bogatyrev commented on the tests.
According to him, the advantages of the Russian missile are recognized even by potential opponents.