Sapsan Missile:
The Russian Ministry of Defence for the first time acknowledged the growing threat posed by Ukraine’s newly developed short-range ballistic missile, the Sapsan.
- The Sapsan (or Hrim-2, Grom-2) is a Ukrainian tactical ballistic missile system.
- It is designed to combine the features of a tactical missile system and a multiple rocket launcher.
- In its export version, the Hrim-2 missile system is designed to target individual and group stationary targets within distances ranging from 50 to 280 km.
- However, for the needs of the Ukrainian armed forces, the system’s range has now been extended to 700 km.
- The Sapsan system comprises a 10-wheeled Transporter-Erector-Launcher (TEL) capable of carrying two containerized missiles simultaneously.
- Its aero-ballistic capabilities allow evasion of modern air defenses like the S-300 and S-400, drawing parallels to the Russian 9K720 Iskander missile complex.
- The Hrim-2’s versatility is a key aspect, as it can launch both ballistic and cruise missiles, making it suitable for various applications, from air defense to coast guard duties.
- Its single-stage ballistic missile carries a warhead with a mass of 480 kilograms, and it offers options for both unitary and cluster configurations.
- The system’s onboard control system is inertial and integrates various navigation and guidance systems, including radar-based and optoelectronic components.
