It may also travel at up to 10 times the speed of sound (12,000 kph, 7,700 mph). They have a range of 1,500 to 2,000 km (930-1,240 miles) while carrying a payload of 480 kg (1,100 pounds). The Kinzhal, or dagger, which is an air-launched ballistic missile, has the power to carry out nuclear or conventional warheads. Russia’s Defence Minister also showed him the MiG-31I supersonic interceptor aircraft equipped with 'Kinzhal' hypersonic missiles. During the inspection, Kim was seen smiling many times while asking about how the missiles were fired from the aircraft.

All these have the capacity to carry out nuclear weapons and form the backbone of Russia's nuclear air attack force, said Russia's defence ministry.ĭuring the inspection, Shoigu said one of the aircraft 'can fly from Moscow to Japan and then back again,' reported Reuters. Russian President Vladimir Puitin’s Defence Minister also showed Kim Russia's strategic bombers - the Tu-160, Tu-95 and Tu-22M3. The North Korean leader was shown modern aviation equipment of the Russian Aerospace Forces, including a MiG-31I missile carrier /NTnbN6KYiD Kim Jong Un has arrived at Knevichi airfield near Vladivostok, accompanied by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu. This visit by the North Korean leader took place at a time when the US and South Korea have been apprehensive about the revival of Moscow's friendship with Pyongyang. The minister also saluted Kim, who later inspected a guard of honour. Kim was greeted by Shoigu in the country’s Knevichi airfield, which is about 50 km (30) miles from the Pacific city of Vladivostok.

He was also accompanied by Russia’s Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu, reported news agency Reuters. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Saturday saw and inspected Russian nuclear-capable strategic bombers, hypersonic missiles and warships.

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