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Russia Test Fires ‘Kinzhal’ Nuclear-Capable Air-Launched Ballistic Missile

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Russia Test Fires ‘Kinzhal’ Nuclear-Capable Air-Launched Ballistic Missile

A MiG-31K fighter recently test fired the ‘Kinzhal’ air-launched ballistic missile, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.

Russia Test Fires ‘Kinzhal’ Nuclear-Capable Air-Launched Ballistic Missile
Credit: Russian Ministry of Defense

A Russian MIG-31K interceptor test fired a Kh-47M2 Kinzhal (“Dagger”) air-launched ballistis missile (ALBM) during a recent joint exercise with a Tu-22M3 long-range strategic and maritime strike bomber, according to a video posted by Russia’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) on a social media site on July 19.

The video shows the MIG-31K, a modified MIG-31BM, flying in formation with a Tu-22M3 bomber, releasing the Kh-47M2 missile in flight, which is followed by video footage showing the missile’s ignition and flight. The video does not show the resulting strike.

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