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FP-9
Strategic surface-to-surface · Fire Point. Facts from open sources (OSINT), each linked to its post or document; translated from Russian by a language model.
Class and role
| Parameter | Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class | Armament | ×1 | @RuporOfBattle |
| Subclass | Strategic surface-to-surface | ×1 | @barantchik |
| Function | Attack (engagement) | ×1 | catalogue |
| Role | Strike | ×1 | catalogue |
| Environment | Stratosphere | ×1 | catalogue |
Manufacturer and country
| Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Point | ×11 | @RuporOfBattle, catalogue, dou.ua +8 |
| LLC "SKB OVT" | ×1 | @warhistoryalconafter |
| OJSC "RIVNEAZOT" | ×1 | @warhistoryalconafter |
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payload / warhead | 800 kg warhead | ×8 | @barantchik, @texBPLA, @warhistoryalconafter +5 |
| Range | 855–900 km ≠ sources disagree | ×6 | @RussianArms, @texBPLA, @battle_technic +3 |
| Range | up to 850 km ≠ sources disagree | ×5 | @third_svitova, @barantchik, catalogue +2 |
| Speed | up to 2200 m/s | ×3 | @payloadUAV, catalogue, @third_svitova |
| accuracy | 20 m | ×3 | catalogue, @payloadUAV, @third_svitova |
| solid_fuel_mass | 4.6 (versus 1 t for FP-7) | ×3 | @payloadUAV, @ShrikeNews, @third_svitova |
| Range | up to 800 km ≠ sources disagree | ×2 | @VictoryDrones, @milinfolive |
| development_stage | flight tests | ×2 | @milinfolive, @RussianArms |
| solid_fuel_engine_mass | 4.6 t | ×2 | @texBPLA, @battle_technic |
| Range | comparable to Iskander, presumably no more than 350–500 km ≠ sources disagree | ×1 | @insider_best_tg |
| Range | significantly greater strike range compared to FP-7 | ×1 | @third_svitova |
| Range | 1000+ km (with 500 kg warhead) / ~800 km (with 800 kg warhead) ≠ sources disagree | ×1 | @militaryrussiaru |
| Range | 450–900 km | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| Speed | 8000 km/h | ×1 | catalogue |
| Flight altitude | up to 70 km | ×1 | catalogue |
| Gross weight | 6000 kg | ×1 | catalogue |
| Payload / warhead | ~500 kg (estimated variant 1) / ~800 kg (estimated variant 2) | ×1 | @militaryrussiaru |
| Warhead mass | up to 800 kg | ×1 | @milinfolive |
| Dimensions length | 9.5 meters m ≠ sources disagree | ×1 | @warhistoryalconafter |
| Dimensions | diameter 1.1 meters m ≠ sources disagree | ×1 | @warhistoryalconafter |
| Dimensions | diameter 1100 mm mm/m ≠ sources disagree | ×1 | @militaryrussiaru |
| Dimensions length | 9.5 m mm/m ≠ sources disagree | ×1 | @militaryrussiaru |
| Dimensions length | 10 m ≠ sources disagree | ×1 | catalogue |
| Dimensions | body diameter 1 m ≠ sources disagree | ×1 | catalogue |
| Cost | <$1 million | ×1 | @RuporOfBattle |
| apogee | 80–100 km | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| body_volume_relative | 1.7–1.8 times larger than the 9M723 | ×1 | @milinfolive |
| class | operational-tactical missile | ×1 | @zhivoff |
| classification | experimental combat prototype of an operational-tactical ballistic missile | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| description | a much larger ballistic missile; according to the developers, it will be able to reach Moscow | ×1 | dou.ua |
| description | heavier long-range ballistic missile | ×1 | @milinfolive |
| description | operational-tactical missile | ×1 | @warhistoryalconafter |
| fuel_mass | ~5 tonnes | ×1 | @militaryrussiaru |
| fuel_mass | ~4.6 t | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| fuel_volume | ~4.6 t | ×1 | @milinfolive |
| mass_class | heavier and longer-range than FP-7 | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| note | There is a minimum ballistic flight distance after which the missile cannot be stopped by software | ×1 | @ShrikeNews |
| planned_combat_use | late autumn 2026 | ×1 | dou.ua |
| rate_of_fire | no more than 10 missiles per month (initial stage) units/month | ×1 | @insider_best_tg |
| size_relative_diameter | about a quarter thicker than the 9M723 | ×1 | @milinfolive |
| size_relative_length | about a third longer than the 9M723 | ×1 | @milinfolive |
| size_vs_9M723 | about a third longer and a quarter thicker, body volume 1.7–1.8 times larger | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| speed_terminal | 1200–1500 m/s | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| stage | flight tests | ×1 | @third_svitova |
| status | undergoing flight tests (second stage) | ×1 | @ShrikeNews |
| target_location | Moscow (design target) | ×1 | @ShrikeNews |
| terminal_altitude | 8–10 km | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| terminal_segment_length | several dozen to hundreds | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| SRM_length | ~6.5 m | ×1 | @militaryrussiaru |
×N – how many different sources (channels, sites or documents) give this value; ×1 means one.
Design and propulsion
| Parameter | Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power plant | Rocket (SRM/LRE) | ×1 | @RuporOfBattle |
| Energy source | Solid rocket propellant | ×1 | @RuporOfBattle |
Components and technologies
| Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|
| SRM (solid-propellant rocket motor) | ×3 | @payloadUAV, @third_svitova, @militaryrussiaru |
| high-explosive fragmentation cluster warhead of the FP-9 missile | ×1 | catalogue |
| Iskander | ×1 | @insider_best_tg |
Maturity
| Parameter | Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | TRL 5 | ×1 | @RuporOfBattle |
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