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Ukraine’s Flamingo Missile Shakes Up Modern Warfare
Ukraine’s Flamingo Missile Shakes Up Modern Warfare
Ukraine’s New Era of Military Innovation
As the war in Ukraine grinds on, the battlefield isn’t just about numbers—it’s about technology. Outgunned and outspent, Ukraine has had to rely on innovation to stay in the fight.
Now, a new homegrown missile is turning heads and raising the stakes: meet the Flamingo.
Meet the “Flamingo”—Ukraine’s Most Powerful Missile Yet
According to The Express, Ukraine has deployed a powerful new cruise missile nicknamed the Flamingo, developed by weapons manufacturer Fire Point.
Capable of carrying a 1,150kg payload and reaching targets up to 3,000km away, it’s now considered one of the largest cruise missiles in the world—outmatching the U.S.-made Tomahawk in both size and range.
Strange Origins, Serious Impact
The name “Flamingo” wasn’t meant to be menacing. As The Express reports, the quirky title originated after a factory glitch gave the first missile a pink tint.
Despite the name, this weapon has already proven deadly—recent strikes using Flamingos destroyed six Russian hovercraft and left massive craters.
Precision Strikes on Russian Targets
Express US reports that the Flamingo has already hit several high-value Russian sites with stunning accuracy—landing within 14 meters of intended targets.
It’s been used against both military installations and oil infrastructure, showcasing Ukraine’s ability to strike deep behind enemy lines.
Built From Scrap, Powered by Ingenuity
One of the most surprising aspects of the Flamingo, according to The Express, is its construction. Fire Point engineers used affordable scrap materials and retrofitted external engines, earning it the nickname “junkyard missile.”
Mass Production Could Outpace Superpowers
Ukraine currently produces one Flamingo per day, but The Express reports that Fire Point plans to ramp up to seven daily by the end of the year.
If achieved, this would exceed the combined production rates of cruise missiles in both the U.S. and Russia—an astonishing feat for a country under siege.
Flamingo vs. Tomahawk: A Cost and Range Comparison
The U.S. Navy’s Tomahawk missiles, though deadly, come with a hefty price tag—$2.1 million each.
As noted by The Express, the Flamingo costs just one-fifth of that, while boasting longer range and comparable accuracy. For Ukraine, it’s a cost-effective alternative with strategic punch.
Game-Changer or Glitch?
The Flamingo might have started as a production error, but it’s quickly becoming a symbol of Ukrainian resilience and innovation.
With global powers watching closely, its success could redefine how smaller nations wage war in the modern age—less about legacy weapons and more about adaptability, creativity, and determination.
This article is made and published by auk1, which may have used AI in the preparation
