Russian microcircuits were also discovered in this rocket, but their quality remains questionable, Ukrainian experts say.
Specialists from the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise (KNIISE) have completed a study of the Russian Kh-69 missile, which is a modernized version of the Kh-59 missile. It is known that 80% of it consists of foreign-made ingredients. KNIISE experts spoke about this in a UNN commentary published on Wednesday, December 18.
“The process of identifying the X-69 is complicated, because for obvious reasons we do not have technical documentation for the relevant objects. The analysis was carried out on parts and fragments of the X-69 missiles seized in event in an integrated approach, it is possible to copy the general picture of the design, layout, technical and other characteristics,” said the commentary.
The researchers came to the conclusion that up to 80% of the main components, including elements of the main systems, are based on microcircuits made abroad. They are produced from USA, Germany, Japan, Switzerland, China, Belarus, etc. This indicates the critical dependence of the Russian military-industrial complex on imported technologies and components.
However, Russian microcircuits were also found in the X-69. But their quality remains questionable, which can negatively affect the reliability of use in combat conditions.
The study of Russian weapons is very important for Ukraine and makes it possible to determine the technological features of Russian weapons, and therefore to counter it more effectively.
The results of forensic examinations are also important evidence for international courts considering the war crimes of the aggressor.
Earlier, the media wrote that Mikhail Shatsky, deputy general designer and head of the software department at the Mars Design Bureau, was liquidated in the Moscow region. The lead designer is upgrading X-59 cruise missiles to the X-69 level and developing new drones.
Source: korrespondent
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