Russia has modernized the X-101 air-launched cruise missile, increasing its warhead from 450 kg to approximately 800 kg. The upgraded Kh-101 missiles now feature two warheads, with the second one containing striking elements of a cubic shape. The modifications also include flare dispensers and a reduced range. The changes have been noted by officers in the Armed Forces of Ukraine and defense analysts, with concerns raised about the increased striking capability of the missiles.
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Russia has begun to modernize Kh-101 missiles with two warheads: the weight increased to 800 kg. The second warhead has ready-made striking elements of a cubic shape, which have a significant striking effect. The addition was made after the reduction in the size of the fuel… https://t.co/cjlTdRFSje
This isn't news to anyone paying attention, but the Russians have made significant changes to new "war-model" Kh-101 cruise missiles we've seen in Ukraine lately. New features include flare dispensers and a near-doubled warhead size, doubtless at the expense of (unneeded) range. https://t.co/1oEA8xpqtz
"Colonel of the General Staff", an officer in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, writes that the Russians started to use Kh-101 air-launched cruise missiles with additional warhead module, which almost doubles its weight (from 450kg to 800kg). According to him, such modification was… https://t.co/5ArMurrIcW
😳 Russia has modernized the X-101 air-launched cruise missile, which has received an increased warhead from 450 kg to ~800, - Defense Express ❗️ If such missiles are launched from the Saratov region, even at targets in the Lviv region, such an X-101 will still have 500-700 km… https://t.co/3R6M2RzpIx