Ukrainian intelligence reveals details of new Russian Filin cruise missile
Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate published an interactive 3D model and technical information about the new Russian Filin cruise missile, which Russia has reportedly begun using against Ukraine. The missile has a stated range of up to 1,200 kilometres, can fly at very low altitudes and uses a Russian R500 engine.
Pontos principais
- Russia began using the Filin missile against Ukraine in late summer, with reports differing on whether this occurred in 2025 or 2026.
- Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate published a 3D model, components and the electronic component base on the War&Sanctions portal.
- The missile is 3.5 metres long, has a three-metre wingspan and a stated maximum speed of 800 km/h.
- Its stated range is up to 1,200 kilometres; versions with 50 kg and 100 kg warheads are identified.
- The electronic component base contains 35 American and 22 Chinese components, alongside a Russian R500 engine.
- Ukrainian officials say some Filin missiles may be launched from helicopters and unmanned aircraft.
Porque é importante
The Filin adds another Russian air-attack weapon to the capabilities being used against Ukraine. Its reported range, low-altitude flight and possible deployment from several platforms could affect the defensive measures required to detect and intercept it.
O que aconteceu
Ukraine’s intelligence agency published an interactive 3D model, component information and the electronic component base of the Russian Filin cruise missile on the War&Sanctions portal. The missile was developed by Russia’s NPO Molniya, part of the Tactical Missile Weapons corporation. Its composite fuselage is 3.5 metres long and its wingspan is three metres. Ukraine’s intelligence identified Chinese and American electronic components and reported that the missile uses a Russian R500 engine produced by LLC Reynolds.
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Ukrainian reporting focuses on the intelligence publication, the missile’s technical characteristics and its reported use against Ukraine. Ukrainian officials and commentary emphasise its low-altitude flight, range, speed, manoeuvreability, available warheads and the possibility of launching it from aircraft and unmanned vehicles.
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English-language reporting presents the same focus on Russia’s use of the missile and Ukraine’s intelligence disclosures, while summarising the information in English.
Onde as versões divergem
Reports differ on whether Russia began using the Filin missile against Ukraine in late summer 2025 or late summer 2026. The supplied material does not resolve the discrepancy.
Contexto
The missile was described as a relatively inexpensive, ground-launched air-attack weapon with jet propulsion. A similar R500 engine had previously been identified in the Russian S-71K Kover and S-71M Monokhrom cruise aviation missiles. Ukrainian officials said that some Filin missiles may be launched from helicopters and unmanned aircraft and may not require a special launch site.