Flamingo Missile

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Ukraine recently unveiled its new long-range cruise missile named Flamingo.

About the Flamingo Missile

The FP-5 “Flamingo” is a long-range cruise missile developed by Ukraine's Fire Point defense company.
It is notable for being one of the largest and longest-range ground-launched cruise missile systems in the world.

Key Features of the Flamingo Missile

Range and Payload:
- Range: The missile has an impressive range of 3,000 kilometers, making it capable of striking distant targets.
- Warhead: It carries a 1,150 kg warhead, ensuring substantial destructive power upon impact.
Size and Weight:
- Takeoff Weight: The missile has a maximum takeoff weight of 6,000 kg, placing it in the category of heavy missile systems.
- Wingspan: It features a wingspan of about six meters, which contributes to its stability and long-range capability.
Engine and Speed:
- The Flamingo missile is powered by a turbofan engine.
- Speed: It can achieve a speed of up to 900 km/h, allowing it to cover large distances at a relatively fast pace.
Navigation and Targeting:
- The missile is equipped with an inertial navigation system and GPS, ensuring precision and accuracy.
- The high terminal velocity, combined with the heavy warhead, allows the missile to penetrate deeper into its target before detonation, significantly increasing its destructive effect.
Electronic Warfare Resistance:
- The Flamingo missile is designed to be resistant to electronic warfare systems. It likely utilizes a secure GPS module equipped with Controlled Reception Pattern Antennas (CRPA), which make it harder to jam or interfere with during flight.

Source: THE HINDU

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