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New Missile In The Works For 5th-Generation Fighter

January 16 2009

Russia

The Tactical Armaments Corp. is designing a new multi-role missile for Russia's fifth-generation fighter now in development, reports Interfax-AVN.

The X-38 missile, capable of hitting small and stationary targets, will be armed with variable warheads that can be switched out based on tactical requirements, said an unnamed company official.

The missile may be equipped with a variety of seekers, including an infrared sensor, passive radar or TV camera. Satellite guidance from...

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