Question: What is the expected range of the recently tested Tsirkon (Zircon) Hypersonic Cruise Missiles by the Russia?
a) 2000 km
b) 3000 km
c) 1000 km
d) 500 km
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:
- On 31 December 2021; Russia test-fired around 10 new Tsirkon (Zircon) hypersonic cruise missiles from a frigate and two more from a submarine.
- The present weapon tested by Russia is seen as part of the new generation of Arms Systems.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin has appreciated the efforts made by the engineers, technicians and scientists involved in developing this kind of powerful technology.
- President Putin described the missile test made a big event of the lifetime of the country.
- He said that it is an important step to increase the protection capabilities of the country.
- The missile can be accurate on almost any goal in the world and can also avoid American equipment.
- Russian Nationalist says that the purpose of this launch was to increase the security and defense capacity of Russia.
- Zircon missile will fly nine times faster at the speed of the sound and its scope is up to 1,000 kilometers.
- Significantly, this step has been raised on behalf of Russia when stress continues on the border of Ukraine.
- The present test has been conducted in the scenario when the US has been warned that Russia has deposited more than 100,000 soldiers on the Ukrainian border.
By – Rajesh Tripathi