3M22 Zircon
The 3M22 Zircon, also spelled as Tsirkon (Russian: Циркон, NATO reporting name: SS-N-33) is a Russian scramjet-powered, nuclear-capable hypersonic cruise missile. Produced by NPO Mashinostroyeniya for the Russian Navy, the missile utilizes the ZS-14 launch platforms on frigates and submarines. The missile has a reported top speed of Mach 9. The weapon was first used during Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
| 3M22, Tsirkon (Zircon) 3M22, Циркон | |
|---|---|
| Type | Anti-ship missile Hypersonic cruise missile Submarine-launched cruise missile Land-attack missile |
| Place of origin | Russia |
| Service history | |
| In service | In service (January 4, 2023) |
| Used by | Russian Navy |
| Wars | Russian Invasion of Ukraine |
| Production history | |
| Designer | NPO Mashinostroyeniya |
| Manufacturer | NPO Mashinostroyeniya |
| Unit cost | Unknown, Unofficially estimated up to 10 million USD |
| Produced | 2021–present |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Diameter | 60 cm (24 in) |
| Effective firing range | 1,000 km (620 mi) |
| Maximum firing range | 1,000 km (620 mi) |
| Engine | Scramjet |
| Propellant | Liquid - Detsilin-M (Russian: Децилин-М) |
Operational range | >1,000 km (540 nmi; 620 mi) |
| Flight altitude | 28 km (92,000 ft) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 9 (6,900 mph; 11,000 km/h; 3.1 km/s) (Max) |
Launch platform | Submarine, Surface ship, Land-based (in development) |
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