The latest hypersonic missile "Avangard", equipped with a nuclear power plant, get a heat resistant titanium body, RIA Novosti source in the Russian defense industry message.
According to the interlocutor, work to determine the strength characteristics of titanium alloys at high heating is conducted in mechanical NGO. These alloys are used for the manufacture of shells hypersonic missiles.
Besides, the company continues to work on the creation of "Zircon" hypersonic missile, which will be equipped with nuclear submarines of the fifth generation of "Husky". As previously reported by the media, estimated speed "zircon" is from 4 to 6 Makhov.
Member of the Advisory Board of the MIC board of Russia Viktor Murakhovski said agency, that titanium housings are designed for missiles, capable of speeds of 5 Swings and more. In addition to the "Vanguard", Titanium alloys are used for housings of maneuvering units "Sarmat" missiles.
According to him, there are other projects, in which the use of new alloys scheduled. true, These projects have been publicly presented, the expert added.
Recall, in the spring of this year, Putin said, that the rocket "Vanguard" was established in Russia, able to fly at intercontinental range, including in the dense layers of the atmosphere. its speed, higher than the Mach number is more than 20 time.
Later, the Defense Ministry reported that it has signed a contract for the series production of the "vanguard".
