Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

MrWowWow

(1,015 posts)
1. Flamingo's Spec(FPS Units)-No Solid Fuel Info Available
Wed Sep 3, 2025, 04:10 PM
Wednesday

Length: 39–46 feet
Wingspan: about 20 feet
Launch weight: about 13,200 pounds (6.6 tons)

Cruise speed: 525–555 mph
Top speed: about 590 mph
Endurance: about 4 hours of flight time
Standoff range: about 1,864 miles, or about 1,620 nautical miles, roughly 9.8 million feet

Warhead: about 2,535 pounds (1.3 tons)
Throw weight: about 2,535 pounds

Guidance: GPS/GNSS with inertial backup, jamming-resistant
Accuracy (CEP): about 46 feet

Booster: solid-fuel rocket, jettisoned after launch
Sustainer: AI-25TL turbofan engine, dorsal mount
Airframe: fiberglass composite, radar-transparent
Operational debut: August 30, 2025, in strikes against Crimea

Recommendations

3 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Latest Discussions»Issue Forums»Foreign Affairs»Russians Helplessly Watch...»Reply #1