The modernization procedure made the Onyx rocket universal target. This is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the general manager and designer of the military-industrial complex NPO Mashinostroyenia, a member of the regional council of the Moscow regional branch of the Russian Union of Engineering & nbsp; Alexander Leonov.
Initially, the missile was used to attack marine objects. For example, it is in the arsenal of the Bastion Coastal Complexes.
However, modernization will allow it to be put into service with submarines, surface ships, airplanes and systems. coastal land missiles, Leonov mentioned. He pointed out that now the rocket is unified in terms of carriers and can hit any sea and land target.
Onyx. is a medium-range supersonic missile. It was commissioned in the Russian Federation in 2002. In addition, it is used in Vietnam, Syria, India and Indonesia.
Previously, it was reported that China has launched a hypersonic aircraft (GLA), which can carry a nuclear payload.