The first launch of the submarine version of the Zircon hypersonic missile will be carried out from the Severodvinsk nuclear submarine; in October, TASS reports, citing a source from the military-industrial complex.
He said the launch will take place as part of flight design tests from the surface of the White Sea.
“ Depending on the results, the second launch can be carried out in November underwater on a target at sea '', added a source from the ;agency.
He also said that the first launch of Zircon, which was scheduled for September; of the Severodvinsk submarine was postponed due to the need to carry out all technical training.
The Zircon hypersonic cruise missile; capable of reaching speeds of around 9 Mach numbers and hitting sea and land targets at a distance of over 1000 km.
On the eve of & nbsp; flight design tests of the latest 'Zircon' hypersonic missile have been reported to have passed. surface aircraft carrier – the Admiral Frigate of the Soviet Union Fleet Gorshkov.