"Under Marafeto's Coverage: Unveiling the Ukrainian 'Flamingo' Rocket, Known as 'Tomaghavk'"
In a significant development in the geopolitical landscape of Eastern Europe, Ukraine has unveiled its own long-range cruise missile, the Flamingo (FP-5), produced by the Ukrainian defense company Fire Point. Contrary to some misconceptions, the Flamingo is not a modified version of the American Tomahawk missile, but an original Ukrainian design [1][2][3][5].
The Flamingo boasts a unique design, featuring a fixed straight wing, a jet engine above the fuselage, and a large one-ton warhead, making it heavier than the Tomahawk Block V [2][3][5]. With an approximate range of 3,000 km, the Flamingo can reach deep into Russian territory, including Moscow and beyond [1][3].
The missile's warhead appears to use repurposed aerial bombs similar in weight to US Mk 84 or BLU-109/B bombs. However, the missile itself is an original Ukrainian design, developed and brought from concept to production in under nine months [2][3][5]. The missile's navigation primarily relies on satellite GPS with jamming resistance, rather than the advanced visual guidance systems found in some Western missiles [2].
Production of the Flamingo is currently underway in Ukraine, with rates at about 30 units per month. This number is expected to rise to 210 per month by October 2025 [2]. In comparison, while the US does produce long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles (Block V variants), these are not derived from or modifications of the Flamingo. Tomahawks have a range of about 1,600 km, less than the Flamingo's reported range, and represent a strategic threat to Russia due to their precision and long range [3][2].
In summary, the Flamingo is a uniquely Ukrainian cruise missile, not a derivative of the American Tomahawk missile, and is currently being produced at scale to enhance Ukraine's strategic reach against Russia [1][2][3][5]. Long-range Tomahawk missiles do exist and pose a known threat, but the Flamingo represents a separate and more extended-range capability developed domestically by Ukraine.
| Aspect | Flamingo (FP-5) | American Tomahawk (Block V) | |----------------------|-------------------------------------|------------------------------------------| | Origin | Ukraine, designed and built by Fire Point | United States | | Range | ~3,000 km (1,860 miles) | ~1,600 km (unclassified) | | Warhead weight | ~1 ton to potentially 2,000 lbs | ~400-450 kg (varies by variant) | | Guidance system | GPS/GNSS with jamming resistance | GPS + TERCOM + DSMAC (advanced guidance) | | Production status | In serial production, expanding rapidly | Serial production, widely used | | Relation to each other | Independent design, not a modification | Original US design |
As the world watches, Ukraine continues to bolster its defenses, with the Flamingo serving as a potent symbol of its determination and capability.
The Flamingo, an original Ukrainian design, showcases advanced technology in space-and-astronomy, boasting a range of 3,000 km and a large warhead, pushing the boundaries of science. Even though the US produces Tomahawk Block V cruise missiles with a lesser range, the Flamingo, with its unique features, offers Ukraine a significant edge in science and technology.
