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CNBC: Putin claimed a new nuclear-powered missile had unlimited range — but it flew only 22 miles in its most successful test yet
* Russian President Vladimir Putin bragged that a new nuclear-powered missile had unlimited range, but it has yet to perform a successful test, according to sources with direct knowledge of a U.S. intelligence report on the weapons program.
* The cruise missile was tested four times between November 2017 and February 2018, each resulting in a crash.
* The U.S. assessed that the longest test flight lasted just more than two minutes, with the missile flying 22 miles before losing control and crashing.
Russian President Vladimir Putin bragged earlier this year that his country had a new nuclear-powered missile with unlimited range — but it has yet to perform a successful test over multiple attempts, according to sources with direct knowledge of a U.S. intelligence report on the weapons program.
The cruise missile was tested four times between November and February, each resulting in a crash, according to sources who spoke to CNBC on the condition of anonymity.
The U.S. assessed that the longest test flight lasted just more than two minutes, with the missile flying 22 miles before losing control and crashing. The shortest test lasted four seconds and flew for five miles.
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WNU Editor: The Kremlin is denying these reports .... Kremlin spokesman dismisses US media allegations on Russian arms, says ‘trust Putin’ (TASS). More denials here .... Russia Says New Missile Tests Did Not Fail, ‘Trust’ Putin Not U.S. Media (Newsweek).
More News On Reports That Russia's Newest Nuclear Missile Has Failed In Numerous Test Flights
Russia’s New Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile Failed in Tests, U.S. Media Report -- Moscow Times
Russia's 'practically unlimited' -range missile looks like an embarrassment after it reportedly lasted for just 2 minutes and 22 miles -- Business Insider
Putin’s nucler-powered cruise-missiles can’t fly -- News.com.au
Report: Putin’s New Missile With ‘Unlimited Range’ Crashed After 22 Miles -- Washington Free Beacon
