Kh-47M2 Kinzhal
The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal (NATO reporting name AS-24 Killjoy) is a Russian air-launched hypersonic ballistic missile, derived from the 9K729 missile of the Iskander system and formally adopted in 2017. It is carried by the MiG-31K interceptor and is intended to strike ground targets at ranges reported at around 2000 km, with the ability to carry conventional or nuclear warheads. The weapon has been used in combat by Russian forces, notably in the context of the invasion of Ukraine.
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Ukraine's HUR publishes 3D model and enterprise data for Russia's 'Kinzhal' missile on War&Sanctions portal
Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) of the Ministry of Defence has released an interactive 3D model and detailed information on the components and production cooperation of the Russian aeroballistic missile Kh-47M2 'Kinzhal' on the War&Sanctions portal. The package names 58 Russian enterprises involved in the missile's production, 22 of them not currently under measures from any sanctions coalition country. HUR called on partners to synchronise sanctions against all involved enterprises and tighten control over technologies used by Russia.