Oreshnik (missile)

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/oreshnik--missile-

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the missile classification?Russian Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM)
2. What is the date of first combat use?November 21, 2024, targeting Dnipro, Ukraine
3. What is the Oreshnik missile?The Oreshnik is a Russian intermediate‑range ballistic missile that can travel very fast and carry many small warheads.
4. How fast can the Oreshnik go?It can reach speeds higher than Mach 10, which is more than 12,300 km/h (about 7,600 mph).

Hypersonic Speed: Speeds five times the speed of sound or greater, presenting significant challenges for detection and interception.
Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle (MIRV): A missile payload system that allows a single missile to carry and deploy multiple warheads to separate targets.
Submunitions: Smaller explosive or non-explosive payloads released from a parent munition, designed to increase area coverage or complexity.
Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM): A ballistic missile with a range typically between 3,000 and 5,500 kilometers, capable of striking targets across continents.