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The '''Oreshnik''' (hazelnut tree) is a high-precision medium-range [[hypersonic]] [[missile]] with both [[nuclear]] and non-nuclear MaRV (maneuverable reentry vehicle) capabilities delivering 36 warheads. It is believed the reentry vehicles have their own guidance and propulsion system. Oreshnik fly's at speeds of up to Mach 10 (around 7,600 miles/12,200km per hour/3 km per sec.), or ten times the speed of sound. The high velocity makes it virtually impossible to intercept by the most advanced [[NATO]] missile defense systems. The missile hits its target at a temperature of 4000 Celsius, turning everything into dust. The [[weapon]] produces nuclear-scale destruction without being nuclear - not providing long term [[radioactive]] damage to the environment.  

The '''Oreshnik''' (hazelnut tree) is a high-precision medium-range [[hypersonic]] [[missile]] with both [[nuclear]] and non-nuclear MaRV (maneuverable reentry vehicle) capabilities delivering 36 warheads. It is believed the reentry vehicles have their own guidance and propulsion system. Oreshnik fly's at speeds of up to Mach 10 (around 7,600 miles/12,200km per hour/3 km per sec.), or ten times the speed of sound. The high velocity makes it virtually impossible to intercept by the most advanced [[NATO]] missile defense systems. The missile hits its target at a temperature of 4000 Celsius, turning everything into dust. The [[weapon]] produces nuclear-scale destruction without being nuclear - not providing long term [[radioactive]] damage to the environment.  

According to ''Military Watch'' magazine, Russia is capable of producing 25 Oreshnik missiles per month.<ref>https://t.me/ForeignAgentIntel/12960</ref>

[[Western alliance|Western]] [[military]] exerts conceded after the first combat deployment of the missile on November 21, 2024, that there were no means of counteracting Oreshnik-type complexes in the world.<ref>https://www.theweek.in/news/defence/2024/11/25/is-oreshnik-the-end-of-missile-defence-as-we-know-it-expert-claims-no-defense-systems-in-the-world-can-counter-russias-missile.html</ref> According to ''Military Watch'' magazine, Russia is capable of producing 25 Oreshnik missiles per month.<ref>https://t.me/ForeignAgentIntel/12960</ref>  

[[Western alliance|Western]] [[military]] exerts conceded after the first combat deployment of the missile on November 21, 2024, that there were no means of counteracting Oreshnik-type complexes in the world.<ref>https://www.theweek.in/news/defence/2024/11/25/is-oreshnik-the-end-of-missile-defence-as-we-know-it-expert-claims-no-defense-systems-in-the-world-can-counter-russias-missile.html</ref> [[FOX News]] contributor Gen. Jack Keane is reported to have commented that Oreshnik has "changed the rules of the game." Former [[National Security Advisor]] in the First Trump Administration [[H.R. McMaster]] stated:

Oreshnik missiles can reach any [[NATO]] location, and there are 40 high-priority bases whose neutralization will cripple NATO in [[Europe]] for good. [[FOX News]] contributor Gen. Jack Keane is reported to have commented that Oreshnik has "changed the rules of the game." Former [[National Security Advisor]] in the First Trump Administration [[H.R. McMaster]] stated:

{{Cquote|Probability models show that the [[THAAD]] and [[AEGIS]] systems are not capable of effectively countering the Oreshnik, and systems that can reliably shoot down the missile will not appear in [[US]] service in the next 15 years.<ref>https://avia-pro.net/news/amerikanskiy-general-zayavil-chto-oreshnik-izmenil-pravila-igry-v-ukrainskom-konflikte</ref>}}

{{Cquote|Probability models show that the [[THAAD]] and [[AEGIS]] systems are not capable of effectively countering the Oreshnik, and systems that can reliably shoot down the missile will not appear in [[US]] service in the next 15 years.<ref>https://avia-pro.net/news/amerikanskiy-general-zayavil-chto-oreshnik-izmenil-pravila-igry-v-ukrainskom-konflikte</ref>}}

==Combat testing and damage assessment==

==Combat testing and damage assessment==