Russia Planning Test of New Hypersonic, Supersonic & Subsonic Missiles over Ukraine

Russia is preparing to conduct combat tests of newly developed hypersonic, supersonic, and subsonic air-launched missiles over Ukraine, as per reports.

The reports state that the country has developed three high-precision air-launched missiles for use by long-range bomber aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces, with Ukraine identified as the likely area for combat testing.

One of the missiles, the Kh-99, is a hypersonic cruise missile designed for the modernized Tu-160M strategic bomber. It is reported to fly within the atmosphere at speeds of up to Mach 5.4, or about 6,600 kmph, while maneuvering aerodynamically, with an estimated range of 5,500 km.

The Kh-MTs is described as a supersonic cruise missile compatible with the Tu-95MS, Tu-160, and Tu-22M3 bombers. It is reported to reach speeds of around 4,200 kmph with a range of approximately 900 km and is being considered as a replacement for the Kh-22 missile.

The third missile, the Kh-BD-K, also known as Izdeliye 506, is a long-range subsonic air-to-surface cruise missile intended for use on Tu-160M and Tu-95MS aircraft. It is reported to have a speed of about 900 kmph and a range of up to 3,000 km. The missile was originally developed for the future PAK DA bomber program and later integrated into existing strategic bomber fleets.