Experts learned the exact parameters of “Long Neptune”

At one of the interactive exhibitions currently taking place in Kyiv, the complex itself and its missile are shown under the "Weapons" logo.

Experts reported that the complex received the index "Neptune D", and the updated missile for it - RK360L. Its flight range is determined at 1000 km, which is 3.5 times more than the declared for the anti-ship version of the anti-ship missile R360 of 280 km.

But, despite the multiple increase in the flight range, the weight of the Long Neptune warhead, the RK360L, has also increased — 260 kg versus 150 kg in the anti-ship version. And this is indeed a very unexpected surprise, because usually a longer flight range of missiles is achieved precisely by reducing the warhead.

Experts emphasized that in the Neptune D missile, the developers simultaneously solved the problem of increasing the range and increasing the weight of the warhead's power.

This also means the technical possibility of increasing the total weight of the warhead at the cost of reducing the volume of fuel tanks and flight range.

Another very important aspect is the possibility of hitting both ground and sea targets. That is, the missile continues to have the ability to hit moving objects. At the same time, the guidance system is not disclosed, but due to the note on the possibility of attacking ships, it is possible to assume that the active radar homing head of the RK360L remains.

They also reported that to ensure the flight of the Neptune over the dry land, "a complex and complex task was solved":

Firstly, flight over variable terrain is provided, which is much more difficult than flying over a flat water surface. Secondly, the possibility of flying along a specified route without satellite navigation is provided. Thirdly, the possibility of accurately hitting a ground target, which is much more difficult than aiming at a large metal object against the background of the sea. And in addition, in the RK360L, the range and weight of the warhead have been simultaneously increased.