The UK Transferred “Brimstone 2” Missiles to Ukraine

by Olha Povaliaieva
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
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The UK Transferred “Brimstone 2” Missiles to Ukraine

This batch of modernized "Brimstones" has 3 times the target range of the previous missiles received by Ukraine

On November 22, it became known about the transfer of updated high-precision Brimstone 2 missiles from Great Britain to Ukraine. The flight range has been increased due to software updates, an improved airframe, and improved parts.

Parameters of the latest missiles:

  • Length 1.8 m;
  • Diameter 180 mm;
  • The warhead is 6.3 kg;
  • The total weight is 50 kg;
  • Guidance system: millimetre wave radar and semi-active laser.
  • The maximum hitting range is 80 km.

Britain will also transfer additional missiles for NASAMS.

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