Russia has for the first time showcased the "Geran-5" cruise missile, which has already been used to attack Ukraine
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The Russian Federation showcased the Geran-5 missile with a range of 1,000 km and a speed of 600 km/h. The weapon, featuring a 90 kg warhead, will be used to overwhelm air defense systems.
Russia has publicly demonstrated the new "Geran-5" cruise missile for the first time, which occupying forces have already used for strikes against Ukraine. This was reported by Defense Express, according to UNN.
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The missile was shown during the so-called "virtual parade" for May 9th. The released footage also shows the launcher for this weapon.
According to Defense Express, the video was likely filmed at a launch site in Russia's Orel region. Previously, the Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine had published photos of "Geran-5" wreckage, which visually match the missile demonstrated by the Russians.
The missile has a range of up to 1,000 kilometers
As Defense Express notes, the "Geran-5" belongs to the class of so-called "low-cost cruise missiles." Its range is estimated at approximately 1,000 kilometers.
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The missile is equipped with a jet engine, allowing it to reach speeds of up to 600 km/h. At the same time, the warhead of the "Geran-5" is significantly smaller than that of the Ukrainian FP-5 "Flamingo" – about 90 kg compared to nearly a ton of explosives in the FP-5.
Defense Express notes that when creating the missile, the Russians likely used Iranian Karrar designs. The construction also utilizes Chinese components and Western-made parts, specifically from the USA and Germany.
The Russian Federation intends to use the "Geran-5" to saturate air defenses
A separate threat is posed by the possibility of mass-producing such missiles.
According to Defense Express's assessment, the "Geran-5" could be used to saturate air defense systems due to its relatively low cost and jet speed.
Furthermore, the Russians plan to equip these missiles with air-to-air missiles. Specifically, this refers to the R-73 and R-60.