ONYX
MISSILE - DEFENCE AND SECURITY
News:
BrahMos Analog, Russia’s
P-800 Onyx Supersonic Cruise Missile To Get Deadlier With New Target Seeker
What's
in the news?
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A new target seeker is set to enhance the
lethality of Russia’s Onyx supersonic cruise missile, known for its frequent
strikes on Ukrainian targets in Odessa near the Black Sea.
Onyx
Missile:
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The P-800
Onyx missile, also referred to as Oniks, is a supersonic medium-range cruise missile developed by Russia.
Purpose:
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It is engineered to engage surface ship
groups and eliminate ground targets even under conditions of intense fire and
electronic countermeasures.
Key
Features:
1.
Supersonic Speed:
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Capable of reaching speeds exceeding 3,000 km/h, making interception highly
challenging.
2.
Low Altitude Operation:
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Operates at an altitude of 10-15 meters above land or water,
enhancing stealth capabilities.
Range:
1.
Default Trajectory: Up to 300 kilometers.
2.
Low-Altitude Trajectory: Up to 120 kilometers.
Other
Takeaways:
1.
Launch Platforms:
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Deployable from surface ships, submarines,
and land-based equipment.
2.
Guidance System:
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Self-guided munition, employing the “shoot
and forget” principle.
3.
Targeting Efficiency:
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Requires minimal target information for
successful strikes, distinguishing it from other missiles.