KH-59 Russian Short-Range Cruise Missile
KH-59
Cruise Missile
Other
Basic Information
Name
KH-59 Russian Short-Range Cruise Missile
Designation
KH-59
Alternate Designation
KH-59
Equipment Type
Cruise Missile
Manufacturer
Tactical Missiles Corporation
Date of Introduction
1980
Description
The KH-59 Russian Short-Range Cruise Missile is an air-to-ground missile with TV guidance.
System
Alternate Designation
KH-59
Type
Short-Range Cruise Missile
Manufacturer
Tactical Missiles Corporation
Engine
two-stage rocket
Warhead
HE-FRAG
Warhead Weight
320 kg
Maximum Speed
Mach 0.72 – Mach 0.88 (882–1,080 km/h)
Maximum Range
200 km
Maximum Altitude
11 km
Guidance System
Inertial with TV guidance on terminal stage
Launch Platforms
Kh-59ME: Su-30MK
Kh-59: Su-24M, MiG-27, Su-17M3/22M4, HAL Tejas, Su-30 MKI Su-25 and Su-30
Kh-59MK2: Su-5
Dimensions
Length
4.7 m
Diameter
0.35 m
Fin Span
1.0 m
Weight
930 kg
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Short-Range Cruise Missiles (SRCM) (Less than 600 km)
Air > Short-Range Cruise Missiles (SRCM) (Less than 600 km)
Filter Label
K
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
4.7 m
Width
0.35 m
Height
—
Weight
930 kg
Operators (8)
Russia
China
India
Algeria
Indonesia
Malaysia
Venezuela
Vietnam
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