Russian Iskander Missile System Strike Ukrainian Ground Targets!

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Footage of the combat work of the Iskander-M operational-tactical missile systems during a special military operation

Weapon System Information 👇!

Iskander-K

"K" for Krylataya ("Winged"). Variant intended to carry various types of cruise missiles. At present, it includes:

9M728 (SSC-X-7) also known as R-500 – flight altitude up to 6 km, published range up to 500 km and automatic adjustment in the way, follow of terrain relief in flight.

The missile is evolved from 3M10, 3M54/3M14 and Kh-101/102 missiles and can be launched also by the Iskander-M.

9M729 (SSC-X-8) – new long-range missile that is reportedly land-based version of the 3M14 Caliber-NK missile complex with a range between 300–3,400 miles (480–5,470 km) and may be based even on the air-launched Kh-101 cruise missile with a range over 5,500 kilometres (3,400 mi).

According to RF, its range is only 480 km and its specially-developed self-propelled launcher can carry 4 missiles.

The 9M729 missile has a higher yield warhead and a new control system for greater accuracy.

Most parts and components of the 9M728 and 9M729 missiles are identical.

Currently there are 7 different types of ballistic and cruise missiles for both variants of the Iskander missile system.

The Iskander ballistic missile is superior to its predecessor, the Oka.

The Iskander-M system is equipped with two solid-propellant single-stage guided missiles, model 9M723K1.

Each one is controlled throughout the entire flight path and fitted with an inseparable warhead.

Each missile in the launch carrier vehicle can be independently targeted in a matter of seconds.

The mobility of the Iskander launch platform makes a launch difficult to prevent.

Targets can be located not only by satellite and aircraft but also by a conventional intelligence center, by an artillery observer, or from aerial photos scanned into a computer.

The missiles can be re-targeted during flight in the case of engaging mobile targets.

Another unique feature of Iskander-M is the optically guided warhead, which can also be controlled by encrypted radio transmission, including such as those from AWACS or UAV.

The electro-optical guidance system provides a self-homing capability.

The missile's on-board computer receives images of the target, then locks onto the target with its sight and descends towards it at supersonic speed.

Boost phase thrust vector control (TVC) is accomplished by graphite vanes similar in layout to the V-2 and Scud series tactical ballistic missiles.

According to some rumors, in flight, the missile follows a quasi-ballistic path, performing evasive maneuvers in the terminal phase of flight and releasing decoys in order to penetrate missile defense systems (American officials have confirmed the use of decoys in at least some versions).

The missile never leaves the atmosphere as it follows a relatively flat trajectory.

The missile is controlled during the whole flight with gas-dynamic and aerodynamic control surfaces.

It uses small fins to reduce its radar signature.

The Russian Iskander-M travels at a hypersonic speed of 2100–2600 m/s (Mach 6–7) and an altitude of 50 km.

The Iskander-M weighs 4,615 kg, carries a warhead of 710–800 kg, has a range of 500 km and achieves a circular error probable (CEP) of 5–7 meters (when coupled with optical homing head; 30–70 m in autonomous application [24] ).

Iskander is a tactical missile system designed to be used in theater level conflicts.

It is intended to use conventional or thermonuclear weapon warheads for the engagement of small and area targets (both moving and stationary), such as hostile fire weapons, air and anti-missile defenses, command posts and communications nodes and troops in concentration areas, among others.

The system can therefore destroy both active military units and targets to degrade the enemy's capability to wage war.

According to Russian claims, the area of destruction from a single warhead is 25,000 square meters, or about two football fields.

In 2007, a new missile for the system (and launcher) was test fired, the R-500 cruise missile, with a range of applications up to 2000 km or more.

Presently, "Iskander-M" system, outfitted with cruise and ballistic missiles, is being delivered to the military.

In 2013, army missile brigades first received missiles equipped with a new control system.

As of 2018, the Iskander missile complex can now strike static sea targets.

The system can be transported by various vehicles, including airplanes.

When nuclear armed, the warhead is estimated to have a yield of 5 to 50 kilotonnes of TNT (21 to 209 TJ) (Iskander-M).