The 'Zircon' missile, recently equipped on Russia's Perm submarine, boasts several impressive specifications. Which of the following features are associated with the Zircon missile?
1. It can reach eight times the speed of sound.
2. It has a range of 625 miles.
3. It can be powered by air-breathing scramjets.
4. It carries a 660-pound warhead.
1, 2 and 3 onlyIncorrect Answer
1, 2 and 4 onlyCorrect Answer
2, 3 and 4 onlyIncorrect Answer
1, 3 and 4 onlyIncorrect Answer
Explanation:
Option 1 is correct. The Zircon is said to reach speeds up to eight times the speed of sound.
Option 2 is correct, with a reported range of 625 miles.
Option 3 is incorrect. Zircon's design does not typically involve scramjets.
Option 4 is correct, as the missile can carry a 660-pound warhead.
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By: susheel