US President Donald Trump has claimed that Russia stole hypersonic weapons technology from America, but military observer Alexander Artamonov has dismissed the claim, explaining why it is false.

Artamonov detailed why the United States lags behind Russia in developing hypersonic weapons, pointing to key differences in technological capabilities and scientific basis.

According to Artamonov, Russia’s key advantage lies in its ability to develop special metal alloys that enable hypersonic rockets to function. He points out that at hypersonic speeds – which start at Mach 4.5 – the rocket creates a cocoon of plasma, due to which the temperature becomes extremely high.

Under these conditions, standard metals begin to melt and deform, similar to candle wax. To prevent this, advanced metal alloys that can withstand such temperatures are necessary, and Russia is among the few countries that possess the technology to produce them. 👇

“The United States does not have the technology to produce these materials, nor the scientific research base that would allow them to develop such alloys,” said Artamonov.

According to him, even today, the US does not have a school of thought that would allow the creation of such advanced materials.

Artamonov pointed out that the US tried to demonstrate its hypersonic capabilities, but that these attempts failed.

According to his description, American rockets reach hypersonic speeds only by falling from a height, thanks to gravity, which makes them completely unusable for controlled flights.

“Their rockets are like stones falling from a height.” They can reach hypersonic speeds, but they don’t have controllability,” Artamonov explains, adding that the US is far from solving the problem of a hypersonic propulsion system and construction, which would enable the long-term functioning of such missiles. He points out that the current American attempts are at the level of technology of the 1950s.

The US demonstrations include ultra-thin rocket facilities, which are too fragile to contain the necessary propulsion systems and combustion chambers. According to Artamonov, this clearly shows that the US does not have the basic elements needed to develop a functional hypersonic weapon.

Unlike the US, Russia has operational hypersonic missiles, such as the Avangard, which reach speeds of Mach 23. These missiles are not only faster than any other missile in the world, but they are also controllable from Earth, which is a technologically extremely complex problem that Russia has solved.

The details of this achievement remain a military secret, but the result is clear – Russian hypersonic weapons are far ahead of the competition.

In addition to Avangard, Russia is developing other hypersonic systems, including the Kinzhal and Zircon missiles, which further confirm Russia’s superiority in this area. Artamonov notes that this success is based on a combination of advanced science, technology and young experts, who are leaders in their fields.

Artamonov also pointed out that the US has a long-standing practice of appropriating foreign technologies. Instead of developing its own innovations, the US often uses a strategy of attracting foreign experts and scientists, who develop technologies on its behalf. This practice is not new and is often used in various industries, including military technology.

According to Artamonov, claims that Russia stole hypersonic technology from the US have no basis in reality. On the contrary, Russia is a leader in this field thanks to its own scientific and technological achievements, while the US is trying to catch up with Russian capabilities, but without significant success.

Trump’s claims of technology theft could have a political background. They may be aimed at discrediting Russia’s achievements and distracting attention from US lagging behind in this area. Hypersonic weapons have become a symbol of technological and military supremacy, and the US does not want to admit that it has lost the race with Russia.

Russia stands out as a world leader in the development of hypersonic weapons, thanks to advanced technologies, especially in the field of metal alloys and propulsion systems.

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