Ukraine deploys new ballistic missile

The first combat use of the domestically produced FP-7 ballistic missile
marks a milestone in Kyiv’s push to build its own strike weapons as
Russia intensifies its campaign against Ukrainian infrastructure

FIRE POINT FP-7 “PELICAN”

FP-7

FP-9

External layout based on
Soviet-era 48N6 missile,
currently used in Russia’s
S-300 and S-400 air
defence systems

Flight control and
guidance systems
are entirely
Ukrainian

Airframe built
from composite
materials to reduce
overall weight and
maximise range

Missile uses “hot
launch” method that
ignites its solid-fuel
motor on inclined
trailer-mounted rail
(pictured)

Longer-range FP-9 expected to
be operational in autumn 2026

UKRAINE
RUSSIA
Moscow
Held by
Russia
250km
850km

FP-7 cost
Estimated at
up to $800,000 –
half as much as
U.S. ATACMS
missile

Specifications

Length

Warhead

Range

Accuracy

Speed

FP-7

7.5m

200kg

250km

14m

Mach 4.3

FP-9

9.5m

800kg

850km

20m

Mach 6.7

Sources: Defence Express, Fire Point, Kyiv Post

Picture: UkrMedia

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