Russia test-fired around 10 new Tsirkon (Zircon) hypersonic cruise missiles from a frigate and two more from a submarine, Interfax news agency said on Friday. Russia test-fired around 10 new Tsirkon (Zircon) hy
Thus, the ZM22 Zircon missile, contrary to earlier beliefs, does not maintain hypersonic speed in the final stage. However, the use of a hypersonic ramjet engine sets it apart from the Kh-47 Kinzhal, where the missile simply accelerates to such speeds. Nevert...