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MKB Raduga Kh-22 (anti-ship)
MKB Raduga · Anti-Ship · Russia · Early Jet (1946–1969)
The Kh-22 "Storm" is a large, long-range anti-ship cruise missile developed by MKB Raduga in the Soviet Union. It was designed for use against aircraft carriers and carrier battle groups, with either a conventional or nuclear warhead. Kh-32 is an updated conventional variant of the Kh-22 and was accepted to service in 2016; it features an improved rocket motor and a new seeker head.
Specifications
- Category
- Missiles
- Sub-Category
- Anti-Ship
- Domain
- Defence
- Era
- Early Jet (1946–1969)
- Country
- Russia
- Manufacturer
- MKB Raduga
- Operator
- Russia
- Primary Role
- Anti-Ship
- Status
- In Service
- Service Entry
- 1962
- Produced
- 1500
- Propulsion
- Rocket
- Engine
- Isayev S5.23 liquid-fuel rocket
- Thrust / Power
- None (rocket)
- Launch
- Air-launched
- Length (ft)
- 37.4
- Wingspan (ft)
- 9.8
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 7000
- MTOW (lb)
- 13228
- Payload (lb)
- 2205
- Endurance (hr)
- 0.1
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 75000
- Range (mi)
- 358
- Max Speed (mph)
- 3528
- Max Speed (Mach)
- 4.6
- Armament
- Nuclear / HE