Can it reach Moscow? Flamingo manufacturer showcases ballistic missile test
Photo: launch of the Flamingo missile (x.com/DenShtilierman)
A Ukrainian company, Fire Point, has released a video testing its new FP-7 ballistic missile. The missile is capable of hitting targets at distances of up to 200 kilometers, according to a post on Twitter (X) by Fire Point co-founder Denys Shtilierman.
What is the FP-7
The FP-7 is a Ukrainian short-range ballistic missile developed by Fire Point. It is designed for precision strikes against ground targets, similar to the American ATACMS missiles.
Previously, the media outlet Defender Media reported on the specifications of the FP-7 missile and the upcoming FP-9, which is expected to be more powerful.
We welcome ballistic missile FP7) pic.twitter.com/AzkFU8uq0f
— Denys Shtilierman (@DenShtilierman) February 27, 2026
The FP-7 is based on the Soviet S-400 surface-to-air missile. It belongs to the surface-to-surface class and requires specialized launchers. According to the manufacturer, this issue has already been resolved.
Photo: Ukrainian FP-7 and FP-9 ballistic missiles (Defender Media)
Technical specifications
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Range: up to 200 km
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Warhead: 150 kg
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Maximum speed: 1,500 m/s
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Average speed: 800 m/s
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Target deviation: 14 meters
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Maximum flight time: 250 seconds.
Serial production of the FP-7 was planned for the end of 2025. At the same time, the company is developing the FP-9 missile, with a reported range of up to 855 kilometers. Its development is expected to begin in 2026.
Where the missile can reach
With a range of 200 km, the FP-7 is capable of striking Belgorod, Bryansk, and other cities near the Ukrainian border. It cannot reach Moscow.
What is known about Ukraine’s missile program and existing developments
Since the start of the full-scale war, Ukraine has been actively expanding its own missile production. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has repeatedly emphasized the need to increase the number of Ukrainian missiles and extend their range. According to him, Ukraine must become a country capable of supplying itself with weapons independently.
In addition to Fire Point, other Ukrainian companies and state enterprises are also working on missile development. Pursuing indigenous long-range weaponry is one of the priorities of the country’s defense-industrial complex.
Fire Point also produces the FP-5 Flamingo cruise missile, which is already in use and became the company’s first serially produced missile. The FP-7 will be the next step in the manufacturer’s weapons lineup.
