10 Russian MiG-31 aircraft begin combat testing
Ten MiG-31 interceptors with "Kinzhal" hypersonic missiles have entered combat-test duty, - according to a statement by Russian Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov.
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"The MiG-31 carrier is the most suitable aircraft to push the missile to the required speed at the required altitude. There is nothing mysterious in this statement: today ten aircraft are on combat-test duty and are ready to launch depending on the situation," Borisov said on the Star TV channel.
According to him, this is one of four new weapons models that Supreme Commander-in-Chief Vladimir Putin mentioned.
"This is a modern weapon: a hypersonic missile with an enhanced flight range, which can essentially overcome any air defense systems and missile shields. It has no weaknesses and possesses serious combat power with huge potential," Deputy Minister Borisov added.
