Zircon (Tsirkon/3M22 Zircon)

Name Zircon(Tsirkon/3M22 Zircon/Nato name : SS-N-33)
Image  Zircon
Country of origin Russia (NPO Mashinostroyeniya)
Range 1000 km
Flight altitude 28 km
Length 9 m
Diameter 60 cm
Mass 154 kg
Flight Duration Not known
Warhead Not known
Max Speed Mach 8.0-9.0
Propulsion Liquid - Detsilin-M
Engine Solid booster rocket motor
Scramjet
Detonation Mechanism Optical proximity Fuse
Guidance Not known
Launch platform Submarine
Surface ship
Land-based
Service period 2021-Present
Description The 3M22 Zircon (NATO reporting name: SS-N-33) is a Russian hypersonic anti-ship cruise missile developed by NPO Mashinostroyeniya. Powered by a scramjet engine, the Zircon is capable of reaching speeds exceeding Mach 8, making it extremely difficult to intercept. With a reported range of up to 1,000 kilometers, the Zircon significantly enhances the Russian Navy’s long-range strike capabilities and poses a significant challenge to existing naval defenses.
Website http://npomash.ru

Disclaimer: This information is based on publicly available sources and should be considered for general knowledge purposes only.

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