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P-270 Moskit

NPO Mashinostroyenia · Anti-Ship · Russia · Cold War (1970–1991)

P-270 Moskit — Anti-Ship
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The P-270 Moskit is a Soviet supersonic ramjet powered anti-ship cruise missile. Its GRAU designation is 3M80, air launched variant is the Kh-41 and its NATO reporting name is SS-N-22 Sunburn. The missile system was designed by the Raduga Design Bureau during the 1970s as a follow-up to the P-120 Malakhit. The Moskit was originally designed to be ship-launched, but variants have been adapted to be launched from land, underwater (submarines) and air, as well as on the Lun-class ekranoplan. The missile can carry conventional and nuclear warheads. The exact classification of the missile is unknown, with varying types reported. This uncertainty is due to the secrecy surrounding an active military weapon. The missile has been purchased and exported to the People's Liberation Army Navy (China) and Egyptian Navy (Egypt).

Specifications

Category
Missiles
Sub-Category
Anti-Ship
Domain
Defence
Era
Cold War (1970–1991)
Country
Russia
Manufacturer
NPO Mashinostroyenia
Operator
Russia/China/Vietnam
Primary Role
Anti-Ship
Status
In Service
Service Entry
1984
Produced
1000
Propulsion
Ramjet
Engine
Ramjet + solid booster
Thrust / Power
None (ramjet)
Launch
Sea/Air-launched
Length (ft)
30.2
Wingspan (ft)
6.2
Empty Weight (lb)
5000
MTOW (lb)
9921
Payload (lb)
661
Endurance (hr)
0.04
Service Ceiling (ft)
50000
Range (mi)
93
Max Speed (mph)
2301
Max Speed (Mach)
3
Armament
HE 661 lb / nuclear