
Burevestnik Missile: Russia’s Nuclear Cruise Weapon Evades All Modern Defenses
Russia’s Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile is poised to alter the global balance of strategic nuclear power, according to military analysts in China and the West. China calls Burevestnik a "unique weapon" The Global Times, a Chinese state-run publication, quoted military expert Sun Zhongping who described the Burevestnik as a “unique weapon” with revolutionary capabilities. Unlike traditional cruise missiles powered by chemical fuels, the Burevestnik uses nuclear propulsion, granting it virtually unlimited range. "Burevestnik is a unique weapon developed by Russia. Unlike conventional cruise missiles using chemical propulsion, Burevestnik is powered by nuclear energy, enabling practically infinite range," said Sun Zhongping. The expert emphasized that while nuclear warheads are typically delivered via ballistic or chemically powered cruise missiles, Russia is the first country to develop a nuclear-powered missile. He believes its successful development could significantly affect the strategic nuclear balance worldwide.
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