Zircon (Tsirkon/3M22 Zircon)
| Name | Zircon(Tsirkon/3M22 Zircon/Nato name : SS-N-33) |
|---|---|
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| 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.
