{"id":15904,"date":"2025-04-22T11:41:26","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T11:41:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/?p=15904"},"modified":"2025-04-22T11:42:14","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T11:42:14","slug":"sapsan-missile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/sapsan-missile\/","title":{"rendered":"Sapsan Missile"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Russian Acknowledgment:<\/strong> The Russian Ministry of Defence has acknowledged the threat posed by Ukraine&#8217;s newly developed Sapsan short-range ballistic missile.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sapsan (Hrim-2\/Grom-2):<\/strong> It&#8217;s a Ukrainian tactical ballistic missile system, designed to function as both a tactical missile system and a multiple rocket launcher.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Range:<\/strong> Export versions have a range of 50-280 km. The range for Ukrainian armed forces has been extended to 700 km, significantly exceeding previous estimates of 450-500 km.<\/li>\n<li><strong>TEL:<\/strong> The system uses a 10-wheeled Transporter-Erector-Launcher (TEL) that can carry two missiles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Evasion Capabilities:<\/strong> Sapsan&#8217;s aero-ballistic capabilities allow it to evade modern air defenses like the S-300 and S-400, similar to the Russian Iskander missile.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Versatility:<\/strong> It can launch both ballistic and cruise missiles, making it suitable for various applications including air defense and coast guard roles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Warhead:<\/strong> The single-stage ballistic missile carries a 480 kg warhead with unitary and cluster options.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Guidance System:<\/strong> The onboard control system is inertial and integrates radar-based and optoelectronic navigation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Why it matters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Increased Threat:<\/strong> The extended range of the Sapsan significantly enhances Ukraine&#8217;s strike capabilities, posing a greater threat to Russian forces and potentially targets within Russia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Advanced Capabilities:<\/strong> Its ability to evade air defenses and launch different types of missiles makes it a versatile and potent weapon system.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strategic Implications:<\/strong> The development and deployment of the Sapsan could alter the strategic balance in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Russian Acknowledgment: The Russian Ministry of Defence has acknowledged the threat posed by Ukraine&#8217;s newly developed Sapsan short-range ballistic missile. 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