Avangard
Hypersonic Glide Vehicle (HGV)
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Basic Information
Name
Avangard
Designation
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Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Hypersonic Glide Vehicle (HGV)
Manufacturer
Russian Federation
Date of Introduction
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Description
The Avangard is a nuclear-capable, hypersonic boost-glide vehicle developed by the Russian Federation. It was one of six “next generation” weapons described by Russian President Vladimir Putin during a speech in March 2018.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
6000.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Hypersonic Glide Vehicle (HGV)
Range
>6,000 km
Length
Unknown
Diameter
Unknown
Warhead
Nuclear 2 MT option (reported)
Status
In development
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Sources
CSIS Missile Threat: https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/avangard/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
Russia
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