FP-5 Flamingo Missile Latest News
Ukraine recently claimed that its domestically developed FP-5 Flamingo long-range missiles struck a key Russian defence manufacturing facility in the Volgograd region.
About FP-5 Flamingo Missile
- It is a long-range, ground-launched cruise missile developed by Ukrainian defense company Fire Point.
- It entered service in 2025.
FP-5 Flamingo Missile Features
- It has a reported 6-meter wingspan, and an estimated length of 12-14 meters excluding the pitot tube.
- It is designed to deliver a specified combat payload of up to 1150 kg to strike ground targets with fixed topographic coordinates at a range of up to 3000 km, both day and night.
- It is designed for low-altitude flight to avoid detection.
- It reaches a maximum speed of up to 950 km/h, with a cruising speed of 650 to 700 km/h.
- The missile is capable of hitting a target even under conditions of active electronic interference.
- It stands out for its ease of use and low cost.
- It does not require expensive launch platforms—its launchers are reusable, making deployment more economical.
News: TOI
Last updated on August, 2026
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