missile. Capable of firing a 100-kiloton nuclear warhead a distance of 185 km. . .
Russia’s Doomsday Missile: The 9M730 Burevestnik and the Nightmare of Nuclear Warfare
The 9M730 Burevestnik, known by its NATO designation as SSC-X-9 Skyfall, represents a highly ambitious and controversial addition to Russia’s military capabilities.
First unveiled by President Vladimir Putin in 2018, is both nuclear-powered and nuclear-armed, boasting a potentially unlimited range that distinguishes it from conventional missiles.While traditional jet-propelled missiles are constrained by fuel limitations, the Burevestnik’s unique propulsion system theoretically enables it to remain airborne indefinitely, circumventing missile defenses by flying at low altitudes along unpredictable routes.The concept behind Burevestnik revives ideas from the U.S. of the 1950s, yet it incorporates modern advancements aimed at overcoming challenges such as managing radiological emissions.The missile’s development was driven by the goal of creating a system capable of breaching any defense network, a feat theoretically enabled by its compact nuclear power unit. The Burevestnik is launched using a detachable rocket booster, and while specific details remain speculative, it is believed to be…
