Russia has deployed the low-cost strike system against Ukraine since late summer, utilizing missiles that can carry 50 kg or 100 kg warheads over a range of 1,200 km at speeds up to 800 km/h. The武器 reaches altitudes of 6 km and measures 3.5 meters in length with a 3 meter wingspan. Moscow plans to ramp up the manufacturing of the Filin and other budget cruise missile variants in 2027 to increase its long-range attack capacity.
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Russia's Filin Missile's First Public Ground Sighting Reveals Foreign Electronics Reliance
War5 days ago
Images of the surface-launched configuration of the Filin cruise missile have appeared in public for the first time, confirming the expansion of production for the weapon also known as the 'Rusty Dagger.' The missile relies on a combination of 35 American and 22 Chinese electronic components, according to Ukraine's Defense Intelligence Directorate (HUR), which also published a 3D model showing the use of 3D printing for certain parts alongside a Russian-made engine.
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