The True Speed Of Modern Nuclear Weapons

Source: Science Time

Albeit, the speeds of missiles are a bit off, this video is educational at a high level.

Speed of Russian Poseidon Torpedo

Based on the provided search results, the speed of the Russian Poseidon torpedo is reported to be:

• Initially estimated to be up to 70 knots (129 km/h or 80 mph) [1]

• Later reported to be around 185 km/h (100 kn) [2]

• More recent information suggests a top speed of 100 km/h (54 kn) [3]

It’s worth noting that some sources mention the possibility of supercavitation, which could potentially allow the torpedo to reach speeds exceeding 230 mph (370 km/h) [4].

References:

[1] “Russia’s Apocalypse Torpedo - Poseidon Details, Testing, Timeline” (2021) [2] “Status-6 Oceanic Multipurpose System” (2024) [3] “Watch The Russian ‘Super-Weapon’ That Reportedly Poses The Biggest Threat To The US Military” (2021) [4] “VA-111 Shkval” (2024)

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