Summary of "#ТАЙФУН,ракетний прорив України.Підсумок десяти років реалізації програми"

Ukraine’s Typhoon Missile Development Program

The video provides a detailed summary and analysis of Ukraine’s decade-long missile development program called “Typhoon,” initiated in 2015 by the Southern Design Bureau. The program focuses on creating advanced missile systems to replace and improve upon Soviet-era rockets, enhancing range, accuracy, and combat effectiveness.

Key Points

1. Typhoon Missile Series Overview

Typhoon 1: A 122 mm rocket designed for the BM-21 Grad system, doubling the range from 20 km to 40 km. It includes a guided version (Typhoon 1M), though its deployment status is unclear. This missile is actively used, particularly in defending Kharkiv.
Typhoon 2: A new guided 220 mm missile for the BM-27 Hurricane system, extending the range from 35 km to 65 km. It pairs with the modern Ukrainian Burevey combat vehicle, which features advanced digital fire control, drone integration, armored cabin, and automatic leveling systems.
Typhoon 3: A planned 300 mm missile system intended to compete with KB Yuddennoye’s Wilkha missile. The Typhoon 3 program was discontinued in favor of the more advanced Wilkha, which has been in service since 2018.
Typhoon 4: A new 400 mm caliber operational-tactical missile under development, designed in two versions:
- 280 km range for export
- 500 km range for Ukrainian forces

This project was initially halted in 2013 but revived after 2014. Post-2018, with the collapse of missile treaties, Ukraine is reportedly working on missiles with ranges exceeding 1,000 km.

2. Supporting Combat Vehicles and Systems

Verba Combat Vehicle: Replaces the old BM-21 Grad launcher, offering stability and compatibility with both Soviet and new Ukrainian rockets.
Burevey System: Replaces the BM-27 Hurricane, integrating modern technology for improved accuracy and crew protection.
Wilkha Missile System: A highly accurate 300 mm caliber rocket system with multiple versions ranging from 70 km to over 200 km in range. It features advanced guidance with GPS and inertial navigation, achieving a circular error probable (CEP) under 10 meters at 100 km.

3. Technological Innovations

Development of advanced solid-fuel technology called “Kuno,” which increases missile mass and impulse, boosting range by approximately 40%.
The Wilkha missile uses 90 pulse engines during launch to stabilize flight before aerodynamic surfaces become effective.
Flight profile includes reaching altitudes above 30 km and speeds up to three times the speed of sound, making interception by Russian S-300 and S-400 air defense systems unlikely.

4. Operational Use and Effectiveness

Typhoon 1 and Typhoon 2 missiles are actively used in combat, particularly around Kharkiv, and have proven effective against Russian artillery.
The Wilkha missile system has been produced and deployed since 2018, with increased production from 2022 onwards.
The Typhoon 4 missile system (also called Thunder) can carry two missiles with independent guidance and is complemented by the Korshun 2 cruise missile capable of speeds up to 1,000 km/h and ranges up to 700 km.
Ukrainian missiles demonstrate superior accuracy compared to Russian counterparts like the Iskander, which reportedly have large deviations at maximum range.

5. Geopolitical and Treaty Context

The development of longer-range missiles aligns with the end of the U.S.-Russia Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty, allowing Ukraine to pursue missiles with ranges beyond previous limits.
Export versions of missiles are capped at 280 km range due to international agreements, while domestic versions can reach up to 500 km or more.

6. Conclusion

The Typhoon program has successfully modernized Ukraine’s rocket artillery capabilities.
The main challenge now is to increase the production and supply of these advanced weapons to Ukrainian forces.
The presenter emphasizes the significance of these developments for Ukraine’s defense and expresses confidence in the quality and effectiveness of Ukrainian missile technology.

Presenters / Contributors

Leonid Tsykanovsky (main presenter and analyst)

This summary captures the technical advancements, operational deployment, and strategic importance of Ukraine’s Typhoon missile program as detailed in the video.