Avangard (hypersonic glide vehicle) - Wikipedia
WEBThe Avangard (Russian: Авангард, "Vanguard"; previously known as Objekt 4202, Yu-71 and Yu-74) is a Russian hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV) that can be carried as an MIRV payload by the UR-100UTTKh, [9] [10] R-36M2 and RS-28 Sarmat heavy ICBMs. It can deliver both nuclear and conventional payloads.
Avangard - Missile Threat
WEBApr 23, 2024 · The Avangard is a nuclear-capable, hypersonic boost-glide vehicle developed by the Russian Federation. It was one of six “next generation” weapons described by Russian President Vladimir Putin during a speech in March 2018.
Russia deploys Avangard hypersonic missile system - BBC
WEBDec 27, 2019 · Russia's first regiment of Avangard hypersonic missiles has been put into service, the defence ministry says. The location was not given, although officials had earlier indicated they would be...
Russia’s New Nuclear Weapons: Understanding Avangard, Kinzhal …
WEBAug 2, 2021 · Avangard, a hypersonic boost-glide vehicle, capable of carrying a nuclear payload intercontinental distances, has already entered into service. According to an analysis by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, “Avangard does not change the existing balance between Russian offensive and U.S. defensive forces.”
Avangard (Hypersonic Glide Vehicle) - Missile Defense …
WEBAvangard is a hypersonic glide vehicle developed by Russia. It’s designed to be carried as a MIRV payload by the UR-100UTTKh, RS-26 Rubezh and RS-28 Sarmat super-heavy ICBM. Avangard can presumably reach speeds up to Mach 20 and can be used to deliver nuclear and conventional payloads.
Russia deploys Avangard hypersonic missile system - BBC News
WEBDec 27, 2019 · Russia's first regiment of Avangard hypersonic missiles has been put into service, the defence ministry says. The location was not given, although officials had earlier indicated they would be...
New Russian weapon can travel 27 times the speed of sound - CBS News
WEBDec 27, 2019 · Putin has described the Avangard hypersonic glide vehicle as a technological breakthrough comparable to the 1957 Soviet launch of the first satellite. The new Russian weapon and a similar system...
Russia loads missile with nuclear-capable glide vehicle into launch ...
WEBMOSCOW, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Russia's rocket forces loaded an intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with the nuclear-capable "Avangard" hypersonic glide vehicle into a launch silo in southern...
Here's What We Know About Russia's Hypersonic Waverider …
WEBMay 24, 2018 · During a speech to lawmakers, Russian President Vladimir Putin showed images of a hypersonic weapon dubbed Avangard that can apparently reach Mach 20.
Two down, more to go? With hypersonic weapons already in the …
WEBMar 15, 2021 · There are currently two hypersonic missiles with the Russian military: the Avangard and the Kinzhal. The former is a nuclear-capable missile reportedly able to fly faster than 20 times the...
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