Peresvet (laser weapon)
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The Peresvet (Russian: Пересвет), named after Alexander Peresvet, is a Russian laser weapon for air defense and anti-satellite warfare.[4][3][5]
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Peresvet Пересвет | |
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Type | Directed-energy weapon |
Place of origin | Russian Federation |
Service history | |
In service | December 2019–present[1] |
Used by | Russian Armed Forces |
Production history | |
Produced | 2017–present |
No. built | ~5[2] |
Specifications | |
Maximum firing range | 1500 km (claimed)[3] |
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Peresvet combat laser system on YouTube | |
Peresvet laser system takes on test combat duty on YouTube |
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The Peresvet is one of the six new Russian strategic weapons unveiled by Russian President Vladimir Putin on 1 March 2018. As of May 2022, five units of the system are claimed to be in active service.[3]