Sapsan Missile

Sapsan Missile Latest News

The Russian Ministry of Defence for the first time acknowledged the growing threat posed by Ukraine’s newly developed short-range ballistic missile, the Sapsan.

About Sapsan Missile

• The Sapsan (or Hrim-2, Grom-2) is a Ukrainian tactical ballistic missile system.
• It is designed to combine the features of a tactical missile system and a multiple rocket launcher.
• In its export version, the Hrim-2 missile system is designed to target individual and group stationary targets within distances ranging from 50 to 280 km. 
• However, for the needs of the Ukrainian armed forces, the system’s range has now been extended to 700 km, significantly enhancing its previous known range of 450 to 500 km.
• The Sapsan system comprises a 10-wheeled Transporter-Erector-Launcher (TEL) capable of carrying two containerized missiles simultaneously.
• Its aero-ballistic capabilities allow evasion of modern air defenses like the S-300 and S-400, drawing parallels to the Russian 9K720 Iskander missile complex.
• The Hrim-2’s versatility is a key aspect, as it can launch both ballistic and cruise missiles, making it suitable for various applications, from air defense to coast guard duties. 
• Its single-stage ballistic missile carries a warhead with a mass of 480 kilograms, and it offers options for both unitary and cluster configurations. 
• The system’s onboard control system is inertial and integrates various navigation and guidance systems, including radar-based and optoelectronic components.

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Sapsan Missile FAQs

Q1. The Sapsan missile system is developed by which country?

Ans. Ukraine

Q2. What is the range of the export version of the Hrim-2 missile system?

Ans. 50 to 280 km

Q3. What feature helps the Sapsan evade advanced air defense systems like the S-300 and S-400?

Ans. Aero-ballistic flight capabilities

Source: ET