Russia has successfully tested the world’s first nuclear-powered cruise missile, the 9M730 Burevestnik. It is claimed that this missile has unlimited range.
President Vladimir Putin stated during a video conference on Sunday that all tests have been completed. No country in the world possesses such a missile. Many experts previously did not believe such a weapon could be developed, but it has become a reality. No defense system can stop it.
Russian Army Chief Valery Gerasimov stated that the missile was successfully tested on October 21st. During this test, the Burevestnik flew for approximately 15 hours, covering a distance of 14,000 kilometers.
Gerasimov also stated that this is not the missile’s maximum range; it can travel even further.
Air defense systems cannot detect it
The Burevestnik(9M730) is a cruise missile powered by a nuclear reactor instead of a conventional fuel engine. This allows it to fly almost unlimited distances and is capable of evading enemy anti-missile defense systems.
According to a US Air Force report, once the missile enters service, Russia will have the capability to strike at an intercontinental range of 10,000 to 20,000 km.
Ballistic missiles are typically used for strikes at such distances. This is the first cruise missile capable of striking at such a range.
Typical ballistic missiles follow a fixed path in space and can be tracked. Meanwhile, the Burevestnik flies at an altitude of only 50-100 meters and constantly changes course, making it nearly impossible to intercept.
