What super weapons does Russia have?

Russia's “Invisible Missiles” – Meet Putin's Five 'Super-Weapons' That Even US President Called Impossible To Intercept
  • The Avangard HGV. ...
  • Poseidon Underwater Unmanned Vehicle (UUV) ...
  • Burevestnik Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile. ...
  • Kinzhal Air-Launched Hypersonic Missile. ...
  • Tsirkon Ship-Launched Hypersonic Missile.
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What is the Russian super weapon?

The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal missile was introduced in 2017 as one of Russia's "super weapons." This is its first known use in combat.
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Does Russia have advanced weapons?

The Sarmat – dubbed 'Satan II' by Nato – is an advanced weapons delivery system capable of hitting anywhere in Europe or US with a devastating nuclear payload. It can reportedly travel more than 11,000 miles, deliver 10 tonnes of explosives and reach speeds of Mach 20.
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How big is Russia's nukes?

Russia's largest strategic weapons are thought to be at least 800 kilotons.
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Who would win a war between US and Russia?

The USA also has an overwhelming advantage over Russia in terms of conventional forces. Russia still has incredible military might, even if it is not as large as NATO's, with more than a million active troops.
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Can Russian missiles reach the US?

New START limits all Russian deployed intercontinental-range nuclear weapons, including every Russian nuclear warhead that is loaded onto an intercontinental-range ballistic missile that can reach the United States in approximately 30 minutes.
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How strong is NATO compared to Russia?

The collective military capabilities of the 30 countries that make up NATO outnumber Russia in terms of aircraft, at 20,723 to 4,173, and in naval power, with 2,049 military ships, to 605. Russia's ground combat vehicle capacity is more competitive, however, with 12,420 units, to 14,682.
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Is Russian military powerful?

Global Firepower ranks Russia as having the second-most-powerful military force in the world, trailing only the US, and this is with a population base that is half as large – 142 million, compared to approximately 335 million for the United States.
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What has Russia given the world?

Nine amazing things Russia has given the world
  • Balaclava. The balaclava – fabric headgear that allows just the eyes, mouth and nose or face to be exposed – is named after the Battle of Balaclava, where they were first worn. ...
  • The helicopter. ...
  • Literary masterpieces. ...
  • The periodic table. ...
  • Tetris. ...
  • Chekov. ...
  • Synthetic rubber. ...
  • Tchaikovsky.
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What is Russia's Poseidon weapon?

The Poseidon underwater drone - also known as Status-6 and in the United States as "Kanyon" - is basically a very large, nuclear-powered autonomous torpedo armed with a nuclear warhead. What we know of it mostly stems from a 2015 leak on Russian TV of a government project for an underwater nuclear drone.
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Does Russia have high tech weapons?

Intelligence reports say Russia's latest weaponry is not as devastating as it might look. None of Russia's high-tech weapons, even if they had worked as expected, would have saved its army from poor planning and execution.
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Does Russia have a Poseidon weapon?

Among a myriad of new and impressive 'super weapons', Poseidon stands out. As Russia ratchets up the nuclear threat over the past few days, following their invasion of Ukraine, one of the weapons on people's minds is Poseidon. This nuclear 'mega torpedo' is unique in the history of the world.
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What is Russia deadliest weapon?

Nicknamed "Buratino" in reference to the Russian version of Pinnochio - because of its long, pointed nose - the TOS-1 is a 24-tube 220 mm multiple rocket launcher and one of the most fearsome weapons in Russia's arsenal.
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How many tsar bombs does Russia have?

Russia possesses an estimated 5,977 nuclear warheads as of 2022, the largest stockpile of nuclear warheads in the world; the second-largest stockpile is the United States' 5,428 warheads. Russia's deployed missiles (those actually ready to be launched) number about 1,588, second to the United States' 1,644.
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Which is fastest missile in world?

The Indian/Russian BrahMos, currently the fastest operational supersonic missile capable of speeds of around 2,100–2,300 mph, is the most well-known supersonic missile. A hypersonic missile is five times faster than the speed of sound and exceeds Mach-5 (3,800 mph).
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Does Russia have nuclear weapons?

Nuclear-weapon programme

Russia possesses approximately 6,257 nuclear weapons, which it can launch from missiles, submarines, and aircraft. In 2020, Russia spent an estimated US$8 billion to build and maintain its nuclear forces.
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Can an American live in Russia?

Permanent Residence: Foreign citizens intending to permanently reside in Russia can obtain a permanent residence permit (vid na zhitelstvo) valid for five years that may be extended an unlimited number of times. Foreigners may apply for it at the local FMS based on their at least one-year residence in Russia.
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Who has a better military US or Russia?

In short, Russia is ranked 2nd out of 140 in military strength while the US is ranked 1st. As per the army population, Russia has 142,320,790 soldiers while The US has 334,998,398 soldiers.
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How many tanks does Russia have?

According to the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) The Military Balance, the Russians have 2,800 tanks and 13,000 other armored vehicles (reconnaissance and infantry fighting vehicles) in units with another 10,000 tanks and 8,500 armored vehicles in storage.
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How big is the Russian army 2022?

Russia had approximately 1.35 million active military personnel as of 2022, compared to 500 thousand in Ukraine. The number of aircraft at the disposal of the Russian army was close to 4.2 thousand, while Ukrainian armed forces possessed almost 320 aircraft.
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What cities are most likely to be nuked?

Redlener identified six cities that have the greatest likelihood of being attacked: New York, Chicago, Washington D.C., Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Houston. Only New York, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles' emergency management websites give ways to respond to a radioactive disaster.
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Who has the strongest nuclear bomb?

1. Tsar Bomba (50 Megatons) The RDS-220 Hydrogen Bomb (Affectionately dubbed the “Tsar Bomba”) was the most powerful nuclear bomb ever built and was detonated by the Soviet Union on 30 October 1961 over Novaya Zemlya, just north of the Matochkin Strait.
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What cities would Russia target?

What cities could be targeted if Russia attacks the US? According to Reuters, Russian state TV said the Pentagon, Camp David, Jim Creek Naval Radio Station in Washington, Fort Ritchie in Maryland, and McClellan Air Force Base in California would be targets for a then-new hypersonic nuclear-capable missile.
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