Russia deploys 3D-printed Filin cruise missiles with Western electronics in Ukraine
Ukraine's GUR intelligence disclosed details of Russia's new Filin cruise missile, first used around September–October. The missile reaches 500 mph and has a range of 745 miles, with a carbon and fiberglass fuselage that includes 3D-printed parts. Its electronics reportedly include 35 US-made components, 22 from China and 13 from Japan, Switzerland, Taiwan and the Netherlands.
- Filin reaches 500 mph with a range of 745 miles
- It is far cheaper than the Kh-101, which costs over $2 million per launch
- 35 components come from the US, 22 from China, 13 from Japan, Switzerland, Taiwan and the Netherlands
- Carbon and fiberglass fuselage includes 3D-printed parts
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