RUSSIA has successfully launched a hypersonic cruise missile at eight times the speed of sound in a test that will terrify Donald Trump, according to reports.
The missile was a hypersonic anti-ship weapon that was fired around 248 miles, a Russian military chief confirmed.
The deadly Zircon missile traveled up to eight times the speed of sound at 6,136mph, the source said.
GETTY SUCCESS: Russia has successfully tested a 6,136mph hypersonic missile
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ALAMY DEADLY: The lethal Zircon missiles are described as hypersonic
More Russian tests of Zicron missiles are to be launched this year, according to the source.
Zicron missiles fired at high speed could obliterate Britain’s aircraft carriers in a single strike.
(Daily Star Sunday)
