Tag: MiG-31 fighter jet

Russia introduces new hyper-sonic missile

Russia, as part of strengthening their military power, had successfully tested the hypersonic missile that travels 10 times the speed of sound. The missile named ‘Kinzhal’ was deployed from a MiG-31 fighter jet that can hit the target more precisely. “The launch was normal; the hypersonic missile hit the preset target on the test site,” said the defence ministry. The missile got the name Kinzhal for its double-edged dragger design. According to President Vladimir Putin, the missile is unstoppable for any defence system around the world with its tremendous speed. ‘Kinzhal’ got the capability to carry nuclear bombs to a ... Read more