Flamingo (FP-5) is a Ukrainian long range ground launched cruise missile associated with the Fire Point manufacturer in open reporting. The system is described as entering serial production in 2025 and belongs to the deep strike weapons segment for targets deep in enemy territory.
Key performance figures reported in open publications
- range: up to 3,000 km
- warhead: 1,000 to 1,150 kg
- type: ground launched cruise missile
- target profile: fixed targets with known coordinates
Additional figures mentioned in some publications include speed up to 900 to 950 km per hour, maximum launch weight around 6 tons, and reported accuracy around 14 m. These details should be treated as reported specifications until a full official passport is published.
Production and program status
- August 2025: first public footage from the Fire Point facility and mention of serial production.
- November 2025: continued reporting about scaling of output.
- Open reporting mentions production rates around one missile per day with plans to increase.
Operational context
Program statements mention use against targets in Crimea and inside Russia, but independent confirmation for each episode is limited in open sources.
Why this matters
Flamingo fills a crucial long range non nuclear strike niche for Ukraine. It increases reach, reduces dependence on external missile supplies, and strengthens pressure on military infrastructure at depth.
Confirmed vs reported
Confirmed in public reporting: the existence of the FP-5 Flamingo within Fire Point production and its positioning as a long range ground launched cruise missile.
Reported and should be framed carefully: detailed combat results by episode and some technical figures such as speed, accuracy, and flight profile.
