Hellfire R9X: the 'ninja bomb' the US probably used to kill Zawahiri
2022年8月2日 · With Al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri now dead in a surprise drone strike in a well-to-do neighborhood of Kabul, details are coming out about how the operation was carried …
EXPLAINER: A look at the missile that killed al-Qaida leader
2022年8月3日 · One former U.S. official said the likely choice of an R9X is an example of the administration’s effort to find ways to minimize collateral damage and prevent the loss of …
The Telltale Traces of the US Military’s New ‘Bladed’ Missile
2021年8月26日 · The R9X is an unusual weapon system, and not just because it uses six blades to destroy its target. It is a missile that is shrouded in secrecy, but announces its presence with …
AGM-114 R9X Hellfire Blade Bomb - GlobalSecurity.org
The AGM-114 R9X doesn’t explode but instead deploys six sharp blades, hitting and shredding targets without harming people and material nearby. Unlike fragments from an explosion, a …
'Flying Ginsu': A closer look at the missile that took out a US target
2024年2月8日 · Sometimes called the "Flying Ginsu," the missile's full name is the AGM-114R9X Hellfire, or just the R9X. It's a version of the U.S.'s widely-used Hellfire missile that uses six …
Bladed ‘Ginsu’ Hellfire Missile Seen In Action For First Time
2025年3月1日 · R9X is an exotic weapon that features an array of pop-out sword-like blades rather than a traditional high-explosive warhead. It is used as an extremely low collateral …
Hellfire R9X "Ninja Bomb" - Full Military Analysis - RAGE X
2024年9月12日 · The AGM-114 R9X Hellfire missile, known as the “Ninja Bomb” or “Flying Ginsu,” is a unique development in modern warfare designed to target high-value threats while …
US Used Drone Carrying Knife Missile to Kill Al-Qaeda Chief
2022年8月2日 · It appears the US used a missile carrying six blades to kill al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri during a Saturday drone strike. On Monday, President Biden announced …
Hellfire R-9X ‘Ninja’ Missile Airstrike Shown in ... - The Aviationist
2025年3月1日 · The low collateral damage variant of the Hellfire missile, with pop-out blades instead of an explosive warhead, was first documented in 2019, but has remained elusive. …
What is the R9X Hellfire, the precision 'ninja bomb' that killed al ...
2022年8月2日 · Designed to be launched from an unmanned drone, the 100-pound R9X deploys the blades through its skin while in flight. One US official described the weapon to the Wall …