Filin Missile

Filin Missile Latest News

Ukraine’s military intelligence agency, HUR, revealed details of Russia’s reported Filin cruise missile recently, releasing a 3D model and information about its components and onboard electronic systems.

About Filin Missile

• It is a low-cost, ground-launched, jet-powered cruise missile developed by Russia. 
• The missile is produced by NPO Molniya, part of Russia’s Tactical Missiles Corporation.

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Filin Missile Features

• It features carbon fiber and glass fiber reinforced composite materials in its fuselage, and various structural components are manufactured using 3D printing technology. 
• The missile measures about 3.5 meters in length with a wingspan of roughly 3 meters.
• The missile is launched from a ground-based launcher using a solid-propellant booster before its main engine takes over. The missile uses an R500 turbojet engine. 
• It can reach a top speed of 800 km/hr and has a range of up to 1,200 kilometers.
• It is designed to fly at extremely low altitudes but can also climb to approximately 6 kilometers.  
• It carries a fairly small warhead of either 50 or 100 kilograms. 
• Navigation is provided by a Chinese-made inertial navigation system together with a 16-channel Kometa satellite navigation module.

News: HT