Russia has developed the Oreschnik hypersonic missile, capable of reaching over 12,000 km/h and with a range between 3,000 and 5,500 kilometers. It can carry nuclear or conventional warheads. Vladimir Putin claims it is impossible to intercept and that, even with a conventional payload, its destructive power is equivalent to that of a nuclear weapon. The system's unveiling has sparked debate in the international community.
How the Oreschnik works: speed and flight technology 🚀
The Oreschnik operates in the upper atmosphere at hypersonic speeds, surpassing the capabilities of current missile defense systems. Its design allows for evasive maneuvers during flight, complicating detection and tracking. With a speed of Mach 10, the impact time is drastically reduced. Russian engineers have prioritized trajectory change capability to evade defenses. The warhead can be nuclear or conventional, but the kinetic energy of the impact already generates significant damage.
The missile that makes Putin feel like a kid with a new toy 😏
It seems Russia has found the definitive solution to avoid having to argue at NATO dinners. With the Oreschnik, Putin claims to have a weapon that not even Marvel superheroes could stop. The funny thing is that, according to their propaganda, this missile is so powerful that even without a nuclear warhead, it is already like an atomic bomb. One wonders if the rest of the countries should start buying lead umbrellas or simply move to Mars.