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MKB Raduga Kh-47M2 Kinzhal
MKB Raduga · Air-to-Surface · Russia · Digital Age (2010–present)
The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal is a Russian air-launched ballistic missile. It has an estimated range of 460–480 km (290–300 mi) and a reported top speed of Mach 10. It can carry either conventional or nuclear warheads and can be launched by Tu-22M3 bombers, MiG-31K interceptors, or modified Su-34 fighter–bombers.
Specifications
- Category
- Missiles
- Sub-Category
- ASM
- Domain
- Defence
- Era
- Digital Age (2010–present)
- Country
- Russia
- Manufacturer
- MKB Raduga
- Operator
- Russia
- Primary Role
- Air-to-Surface
- Status
- In Service
- Service Entry
- 2017
- Propulsion
- Rocket
- Engine
- Solid-fuel rocket (modified Iskander)
- Thrust / Power
- None (rocket)
- Launch
- Air-launched
- Length (ft)
- 26.2
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 5000
- MTOW (lb)
- 9920
- Endurance (hr)
- 0.16
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 65000
- Range (mi)
- 1240
- Max Speed (mph)
- 7670
- Max Speed (Mach)
- 10
- Armament
- Nuclear / conventional