Can Patriot Destroy Kinzhal Missile?

Can Patriot Destroy Kinzhal Missile? 

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Can Patriot Destroy Kinzhal Missile? 
The question regarding the Patriot air defense system's ability to neutralize the Kinzhal missile has sparked intense debate within defense circles. Russia projects the Kinzhal missile as an invincible hypersonic weapon, while the United States regards the Patriot as the premier air defense system. Both sides are engaged in a series of claims and counterclaims. In this video we'll be analyzing the capabilities of Patriot against the strengths of Kinzhal missile and will try to determine whether the Russian missile will be able to evade the Patriot, or the defense system will eliminate the Kinzhal.

Moscow claims that its Kinzhal hypersonic missile system, also known as ‘dagger’, is unstoppable. The design of the missile is derived from the Iskander missile, originally a ground-launched system. Several enhancements have been implemented in its guidance system to facilitate air launch capability. The missile is known for its ability to target both stationary and mobile objects, including aircraft carriers, missile defense systems, and land-based targets.

A standout feature of the Kinzhal is its remarkable speed, reaching up to Mach 10 or approximately 7600 mph. This speed advantage significantly diminishes the window of opportunity for countermeasures, delivering a significant tactical edge over slower and lighter cruise missiles.

The Kinzhal has a reported range of 1,200mi when launched from the MiG-31K aircraft, and a range of 1,900mi when launched from the Tu-22M aircraft. These range figures are calculated by adding the missile's range to the combat radius of the respective aircraft.

The missile is capable of striking with both conventional and nuclear warheads. This turns it into a strategic weapon of unprecedented deterrence. Its ability to carry devastating payloads at hypersonic speeds adds a new layer of complexity to global security dynamics. The production cost of a single Kinzhal missile is upward of $10 million.

On the other hand, The Patriot is a sophisticated surface-to-air guided missile system that can detect and shoot down incoming missiles and aircraft. A typical Patriot battery consists of a radar set, engagement control station, power generation, support stations, and 8 launch vehicles.

The Patriot is armed with two missile types, each with its own range and capability. The pac-2 variant can intercept and destroy aircraft and tactical ballistic cruise missiles through a proximity-fusing mechanism. Which means that the warhead is detonated near the incoming target, creating a blast wave that destroys it. The missile can exceed 3,146mph in speed and intercept targets at distances over 99 miles. While the pac-3 are optimized specifically to intercept and destroy incoming objects through a hit-to-kill technology, which involves physically colliding with the target to neutralize it. This makes pac-3 more effective against more advanced ballistic missiles, which may be equipped with decoys or other countermeasures. It has a range of 37mi and can engage incoming targets at high altitudes with speeds over 3,146mph. As per manufacturer, both missile types are used in tandem to achieve a success rate of 80 to 90%.

According to Strategic and International Studies, the cost of a single battery is about $1.1billion, which includes $400 million for the system and $700 million for the missiles.

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