The Russian Kh-101 missile, which Russian aviation launched on the night of August 27 across Ukraine, is considered difficult for air defense systems.
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However, air defense systems can shoot down such targets. This rocket is special in that it can “wind circles”. The Russians launch rockets that turn 180 degrees and fly the other way. X-101 is able to do this until it hits a pre-programmed target. This was stated by the press secretary of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Yuriy Ignat on the air of the telethon.
We have known this for a long time, this is not news. The enemy is doing this on purpose, it allows him to make a certain analysis of our air defense,” he said.
According to Ignat, these missiles, according to their tactical and technical characteristics, can fly thousands of kilometers and maneuver. The declared range of the Kh-101 is 5,550 km. The APU believes that it can fly such a distance under favorable conditions. But maneuvers and flight altitude affect the range. These missiles were designed specifically to overcome air defenses.
But there is a lot of power reserve, and as they are programmed, so they can fly, “wind in circles”. High-tech weapons,” the Air Force spokesman added.
Recall that on August 27, five aircraft of Russian strategic aviation from the Engels region fired air-launched cruise missiles X-101/X-55/X-555. The military managed to destroy four cruise missiles that shot down in the central and northern regions. The Southern Defense Forces said that a very complex pattern of maneuvers was observed during the night missile attack. It is possible that the enemy was looking for options for laying safe routes for future attacks.
Source: Racurs
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