Important Hypersonic Missiles

Only USA, Russia and China have hypersonic missiles

Avangard

  • Russia’s nuclear capable, hypersonic boost glide vehicle.
  • Capable of hitting target in excess of 6000 km
  • Can travel at a speed of 20 Mach (20 times the speed of sound).

Kinzhal

  • Russia’s nuclear capable air launched ballistic missile.
  • It has a range of more than 2000 km.
  • Can travel at speeds of 10 Mach.

Starry Sky 2 Hypersonic Aircraft

China’s first hypersonic aircraft with a waverider technology. It is known as waverider for its ability to ride on the shock waves it generates.

Dongfeng Missiles

China’s Hypersonic Missile systems.

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