GoKawiilUkraine's GUR reports new Russian 'Filin' cruise missile with 3D-printed parts and Western electronics
Ukraine's military intelligence agency GUR disclosed details of a Russian cruise missile called Filin, first deployed around September-October, that reportedly reaches speeds of 500mph and a range of 745 miles. GUR says the missile has a carbon and fiberglass fuselage with 3D-printed components, Russian-made engines, and electronic parts sourced from Western and allied companies, making it cheaper to produce than the roughly $2 million Kh-101 cruise missile.
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The lower cost and higher speed compared to drones like the Geran-5 could let Russia launch more missiles at once, which Business Insider notes some observers fear could be used in 'missile spam' tactics to overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses. The reported presence of Western electronic components also raises questions about how sanctioned technology continues reaching Russian weapons programs.
- Filin missile reportedly hits 500mph with a 745-mile range, faster than the Geran-5 drone
- GUR says it uses 3D-printed parts and commercially sourced Western electronics to cut costs
- Cheaper production could enable higher-volume strikes that strain Ukraine's air defense systems
Source: tomshardware.com — Jowi Morales, 2026-10-24
Published there as: “Russia deploys 3D-printed cruise missiles with US electronics in Ukraine, can hit 500mph with a 745-mile range”
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