Russian cruise missile “X-101”

Here is a supposedly modernized Russian cruise missile “X-101”, which uses the tactics of “thermal emissions” ( shot heat traps imitate the heat of the engine, and thereby increase the probability of a miss of the missile that is supposed to shoot down this very missile ) to deceive the enemy’s air defense.

Not only is a cruise missile incredibly difficult to shoot down due to its low flight altitude, but it is now also protected.

Scheme H-101

Ty-95MC

Ty-160

WORD TO THE EXPERT Victor MURAKHOVSKY,

editor-in-chief of Arsenal of the Fatherland magazine: The newest X-101 strategic missiles, which Russian Long-Range Aviation uses to strike terrorists in Syria, are unique. This is a new generation of high-precision long-range cruise missiles. The X-101 is made exclusively from Russian components and is invisible to radar. The advanced guidance system ensures deviation from the target by no more than 5 meters. The X-101’s navigation system is inertial, like that of a ballistic missile.

Starting weight 2200-2400

Speed max. 250-270 M/C

Launch range up to 9000* KM

Knowing the starting point, the electronics calculates the current coordinates using longitudinal and lateral accelerations. The obtained data is corrected by an optical-electronic system, which compares the landscape under the rocket with reference samples. On approach to the target, the X-101 turns on the homing head, the principle of operation of which is classified.

Wing span 3 m

Engine

Fuel

Length 7.45 m

KPRU

Variable flight profile altitude from 30 to 10,000 m


Unlike previous generation missiles, it is possible to retarget the missile to another object after launch, in the air. It is even possible to change the target mid-flight.

Diameter 742 mm

Macca warhead X-101 400 kg. Their nuclear variant – X-102 – has a warhead with a yield of 250 kilotons.