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India.com
3 days ago
- Science
- India.com
These are world's 3 fastest missiles with incredible speeds; fastest one travels at..., India is...
(File) New Delhi: There are many powerful missiles in the world, including high-speed supersonic missiles. Russia's Avangard ranks first among the fastest missiles, which can cover 32,000 km per hour with hypersonic technology. Apart from this, the second and third number missiles are also very dangerous. There are many countries in the world that have a stockpile of powerful missiles. India is also one of these countries, which has dangerous missiles like Brahmos, Akash and Agni. But do you know which are the fastest missiles in the world. Let's know about it. Actually, supersonic missiles are known for their speed. Powerful countries use high-speed missiles to win the war and teach the enemy a quick lesson. Here we will talk about the 3 fastest missiles in the world. The world's fastest missile is considered to be Avangard, which has been developed by Russia. This missile is based on hypersonic technology. This missile covers 32 thousand kilometers in just one hour and its range is around 6 thousand kilometers. The Avangard can be carried as a multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle (MIRV) payload of heavy intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). It can deliver both nuclear and conventional payloads. The second name among the fastest missiles is Dongfeng-41 (DF-41), which has been made by China. The speed of this missile is 30,600 kilometers per hour. This missile is capable of targeting the enemy up to a range of 15 thousand kilometers. Its payload capacity is 2500 kg. it is reported that the DF-41 can carry 3 to 8 warheads. The Trident 2 missile is not only one of the fastest missiles in the world but is also considered to be the most expensive missile. This missile was made by America, now it is a part of their navy. This missile can be launched from a submarine. Its speed is 29 thousand 654 kilometers per hour.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
US accelerates production of new B61-13 nuclear warhead
(NewsNation) — The United States military is ramping up production of a new nuclear warhead as Department of Defense officials point to an urgent need to deter threats and modernize the military's nuclear arsenal. The production of the B61-13, which surpasses the capabilities of bombs employed during World War II, is driven by escalating global tensions with nations like Russia and China. Sandia National Laboratories is collaborating with the U.S. Air Force and other agencies to cut production time by more than 25%, putting the project seven months ahead of schedule. More veterans frustrated over broken elevator at VA hospital The B61-13 is a gravity nuclear bomb with a 360-kiloton yield, according to the Federation of American Scientists. Its explosive force is 24 times more powerful than the bomb dropped on Hiroshima during World War II. While the B61-13's potential impact is devastating, Russia's RS-28 Sarmat carries warheads twice as destructive, and China's DF-41 can target multiple locations simultaneously. Unlike Russian and Chinese missile-based warheads, the B61-13 will be aircraft-delivered, initially from the stealthy B2 bomber and later from the B-21 Raider, expected by 2030. Officials stress the B61-13 replaces older models without increasing the United States' total nuclear weapon numbers — but it represents a critical upgrade at an increasingly dangerous time. The production aligns with America's nuclear posture review, highlighting a continued commitment to deterrence amid evolving global threats. Trump's tariff pause sees global markets soar, US futures fall Production of the bomb was first initiated under the Biden administration. In 2023, the Biden administration justified the project by arguing it would 'replace all other nuclear gravity bombs,' according to FAS. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
