Evidence of Single-Crystal Turbine Blades Found in Russian Kh-101 Missile Engines

By Aamir Khollam · Interesting Engineering · 2026-07-13

Interesting Engineering reports that recent analysis of debris from a Kh-101 cruise missile suggests Russia has integrated single-crystal turbine blades into its latest propulsion systems. This manufacturing shift, discovered in an engine produced in late 2025, indicates a move t

Interesting Engineering reports that recent analysis of debris from a Kh-101 cruise missile suggests Russia has integrated single-crystal turbine blades into its latest propulsion systems. This manufacturing shift, discovered in an engine produced in late 2025, indicates a move t