Further, below, more dangerous: what is known about the winged X-69 rocket that destroyed Trypillian TPP

At the same time, according to the received additional information, the launch range of rockets was about 400 km. This parameter exceeds known estimates of the range X-69 at 300 km, as the next iteration X-59MK2. This is not the first use of X-69 to strike in Ukraine, at least, the first mention of their use first appeared in February 2024, although there were isolated cases in 2023.

Subsequently, this unofficial information was confirmed by the publication of the Kyiv Research Institute of Forensic Expertise (KNISE) on the study of the fragments of X-69. It should be noted that X-69 is a Russian permeable rocket launcher for tactical aviation aircraft. Its launch is possible from Su-34 and SU-35 aircraft, in addition, it should be the main winged rocket for the SU-57, which it should be carried in the internal compartments of weapons.

At this time, its characteristics spoke of a range up to 290 km, but in practice it turned out to be greater. The weight of the combat part was declared within 310 kg. The missile guidance system, according to the declarations-DSMAC, similarly, as X-101, satellite navigation with barrier-proof antennas "Comet-M", as well as inertial. And the main feature is the possibility of a non-lower flight at an altitude of 20 meters, which is lower if possible X-101.

Despite the fact that this rocket is permucosa and has a smaller combat part than the "hypersonic" X-47M2 "Dagger", the use of the Russian Federation is X-69 to strike in Trypillian TPP, oddly enough, may not be considered a worse situation. First, her effective blow, unfortunately, indicates the possibility of her penetration past the obviously exhausted Ukrainian air defense.

Secondly, the launch of tactical aviation aircraft offsets a characteristic feature of large-scale missile attacks when strategic bombers of Tu-95MS and mint-31K are recorded. Also, its use, which is due to the launch from the Su-34 or Su-35, can be more massive because of more carriers. But after the Russian Federation has been set up full -scale production, because it is not about its stocks at this time.

The number already researched in February rocket was in line with the production of production in late 2023. At the same time, the range of 400 km of this rocket is sufficient to defeat a large number of objects in Ukraine from tactical aircraft, which may well be approaching the border or the front line at a range of 50-70 km. The map shows exclusively hypothetical launch areas, without taking into account the enemy's ability to use the airspace of Belarus.