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Yes, the Kinzhal is a second stage of Iskander launched from a special Mig-31. It is not necessarily a bad weapon but the key innovation was to save money by u
by pepperoni_pizza 2mo ago
Yes, the Kinzhal is a second stage of Iskander launched from a special Mig-31.
It is not necessarily a bad weapon but the key innovation was to save money by using the Mig as reusable first stage. Pretending it is in the same class as true hypersonic glide vehicles was just PR.
Russia is now giving up on it because it didn't work out for some reason, maybe the Migs are more expensive to operate than planned or the weapon has no element if surprise be if the special Mig starts you know the missiles are coming?