American "Dark Eagle" Arrives
The United States is expected to deploy its first land-based hypersonic weapon systems in the coming weeks. The U.S. Army's main land-based hypersonic missile is the "Dark Eagle" (LRHW, Long Range Hypersonic Weapon).
Major General Frank Lozano, head of the missile project in the U.S. Army, said that the U.S. military's first hypersonic missile company is about to be fully equipped and capable of full combat operations.
The most likely deployment location: Germany or Poland among European countries.
Key data of the "Dark Eagle" (LRHW) hypersonic system:
- Range: At least 3,500 kilometers
- Speed: Up to 17 times the speed of sound
- Purpose: Strike strategic targets
The U.S. Army's first operational hypersonic weapon. Placed in Germany/Poland, it means that the entire European part of Russia is within its range. A speed of 17 times the speed of sound plus a range of 3,500 kilometers makes it almost impossible for the current Russian anti-missile defense system to intercept. This gives the United States the ability to quickly strike deep Russian targets. This is a clear upgrade to the strategic deterrence against Russia.
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