The russians have started using a new "Filin" cruise missile against Ukraine
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22 Oct 2026
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An interactive 3D model of the "Filin" missile has been published on the War&Sanctions portal. According to the Main Intelligence Directorate, the missile is being developed by JSC "NPO Molniya", which forms part of the "Tactical Missile Weapons" corporation.
The missile continues the trend within the russian military-industrial complex towards creating relatively inexpensive ground-launched, jet-powered air-attack weapons.
The "Filin’s" fuselage is made from composite materials — carbon fibre and fibreglass. The missile is 3.5 metres long, with a wingspan of 3 metres. Certain structural components are manufactured using 3D printing technology.
The maximum speed of the missile, as stated by the russian side, is 800 km/h, with a range of up to 1,200 km. It can fly at ultra-low altitudes or climb to an altitude of up to 6 km. Versions with warheads weighing 50 and 100 kg are planned.
The missile is launched from a ground-based launcher using a powder booster.
According to the Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR), the "Filina’s" on-board equipment is manufactured by the russian company PLAZ LLC. This company is also involved in the production of ‘Harpy’ drones. The "Filina" and "Harpy" modules have a similar layout and marking scheme.
A Chinese-made inertial navigation system and the 16-channel "Kometa" system are responsible for guiding the missile to its target.
The electronic component base of the on-board equipment is similar to that used in other russian missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles. At the same time, intelligence analysts note an increase in the proportion of Chinese components and the standardisation of technical solutions across different modules and boards. Among the identified components are 35 American and 22 Chinese ones.
Despite the use of foreign electronics, the missile’s engine is russian. The "Filin" is equipped with an R500 engine manufactured by Reynolds LLC. A similar engine was previously identified in the S-71K "Kover" and S-71M "Monochrom" air-launched cruise missiles.