Flamingo Missile

Recent News:
Ukraine recently unveiled its new long-range cruise missile named Flamingo.

About the Flamingo Missile

• The FP-5 “Flamingo” is a long-range cruise missile developed by Ukraine's Fire Point defense company.

• It is notable for being one of the largest and longest-range ground-launched cruise missile systems in the world.

Key Features of the Flamingo Missile

1. Range and Payload:

   • Range: The missile has an impressive range of 3,000 kilometers, making it capable of striking distant targets.

   • Warhead: It carries a 1,150 kg warhead, ensuring substantial destructive power upon impact.

2. Size and Weight:

   • Takeoff Weight: The missile has a maximum takeoff weight of 6,000 kg, placing it in the category of heavy missile systems.

   • Wingspan: It features a wingspan of about six meters, which contributes to its stability and long-range capability.

3. Engine and Speed:

   • The Flamingo missile is powered by a turbofan engine.

   • Speed: It can achieve a speed of up to 900 km/h, allowing it to cover large distances at a relatively fast pace.

4. Navigation and Targeting:

   • The missile is equipped with an inertial navigation system and GPS, ensuring precision and accuracy.

   • The high terminal velocity, combined with the heavy warhead, allows the missile to penetrate deeper into its target before detonation, significantly increasing its destructive effect.

5. Electronic Warfare Resistance:

   • The Flamingo missile is designed to be resistant to electronic warfare systems. It likely utilizes a secure GPS module equipped with Controlled Reception Pattern Antennas (CRPA), which make it harder to jam or interfere with during flight.