Russia has once again unveiled what it describes as a “doomsday weapon,” echoing past boasts such as the “Tsar Bomba,” the largest thermonuclear device ever constructed, with a staggering yield of 50-55 megatons of TNT. This time, the weapon in question is a cruise missile that President Vladimir Putin has labeled as “invincible.”
According to Putin, Russia has successfully tested this missile and is actively working towards its deployment.
A video purportedly showcasing this missile test has been released, though it primarily depicts the missile’s launch. Similar to the American Tomahawk, the missile appears to initiate its journey vertically with the aid of a rocket booster before transitioning into a level flight mode.
If these claims hold true, the missile is theoretically capable of reaching the American coastline.
“We need to determine the possible uses and begin preparing the infrastructure for deploying these weapons to our armed forces,” Putin instructed.
The video (see below) only appears to show the launching of the missile, which apparently launches vertically with a rocket booster, like the American Tomahawk, before changing to level flight mode.
Little is known about the Burevestnik missile, which NATO code-named Skyfall.
Putin previously touted the weapons as his “invincible” missile, capable of bypassing all current and future missile defense systems. He also claimed that the nuclear-armed has a nearly unlimited range and an unpredictable flight path, making it impossible to intercept.
Valery Gerasimov, chief of the general staff of Russia’s armed forces, claimed the latest test showed the missile was capable of flying for 15 hours and covered a distance of about 8,700 miles, easily capable of reaching New York City or Washington D.C.
If that’s accurate, then yes, the missile could reach the American coast.
