Flamingo surpasses Tomahawk: what is known about the new Ukrainian cruise missile

The flight range of this missile is up to 3000 km, which is an impressive figure. Additionally, it can remain in the air for more than 4 hours, allowing to cover great distances. The maximum speed of this cruise missile is up to 950 km/h, while the cruising speed ranges from 850 to 900 km/h. The specified wingspan can reach 6 meters. The warhead of 'Flamingo' weighs a full 1000 kg, which significantly exceeds that of the American Tomahawk with its 450 kg.

The cruise missile 'Flamingo', developed by the Ukrainian company Fire Point, will soon be used by the Defense Forces. In terms of characteristics, it surpasses the well-known American Tomahawk. The missile has a warhead of one ton and is capable of hitting targets at a distance of up to 3,000 kilometers, reports 'Glavkom' citing Defense Express.

This missile is equipped with satellite navigation, resistant to electronic warfare and an inertial system, making its strikes extraordinarily precise and effective. Ukrainian military technology is indeed at a high level, and the 'Flamingo' missile is a vivid confirmation of this.

Ukraine and the USA interact in the field of military technology

US President Donald Trump showed interest in Ukrainian combat drones, and Ukraine needs air defense systems from the USA. This was stated by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in an interview with the American TV channel Newsmax. It became known that both sides have common interests in the field of military cooperation.

The Ukrainian missile 'Flamingo' presented in the news impresses with its characteristics and capabilities, placing Ukraine on the map of leading countries in the defense industry. Furthermore, the interest shown by the USA in Ukrainian military equipment creates a pivotal moment in military-technical cooperation between the two countries.