Russia Launches First Nuclear Submarine with Zircon Hypersonic Missile
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Russia launches Perm, its first nuclear submarine with Zircon missile. |
| Submarine Class | Yasen-M class, multi-role submarine. |
| Launch Location | Severodvinsk, Russia (Sevmash shipyard). |
| Commissioning Timeline | Expected to join the Pacific Fleet in 2026. |
| Replacement Role | Replaces Akula and Oscar-class submarines. |
| Key Feature | Equipped with Zircon hypersonic cruise missile. |
| Missile Speed | Mach 8 (9,900 km/h or 6,138 mph). |
| Missile Range | 500 - 1,000 km (311 - 621 miles). |
| Stealth Feature | Plasma cloud absorbs radar waves, making it invisible to detection. |
| Interception Challenge | Too fast for current air defense systems to counter effectively. |
| Combat Use Allegation | Allegedly used in Ukraine (February 2024), per Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise. |
| President's Statement | Vladimir Putin hailed the launch as a milestone event, emphasizing naval strength. |