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Ukraine Unveils FP-5 ‘Flamingo’ With 3,000 km Range, Says It’s Already in Use

Independent verification of the missile’s claimed range and combat use remains limited.

Overview

  • President Volodymyr Zelensky said the long‑range cruise missile has passed tests and has been used to strike targets inside Russia.
  • Defense firm Fire Point has begun serial assembly at roughly one missile per day, with capacity planned to reach seven per day by October, according to AP and Ukrainian outlets.
  • Reported specifications include an approximate six‑ton launch weight, a six‑metre wingspan, a top speed near 900–950 km/h, and a heavy warhead of about 1,000–1,150 kg.
  • Ukrainian reports say the missile is designed for mobile ground launch and employs guidance and low‑observable materials intended to reduce detectability.
  • A factory photo dated August 14 and a launch video released August 18 were published, while media cite varying production targets and Zelensky points to large‑scale output beginning no earlier than February.