Friday, September 05, 2008

K-5

IOC: 1957

Also Known As: AA-1 Alkali, K-55, PL-1, R-55, RS-1U, RS-2U

Origin:Russia

Description: K-5, also known as the AA-1 Alkali, is an infrared/radio-guided, short range air-to-air missile. PL-1 designation refers to K-5 missiles produced in China. K-5 was integrated onto Mig-17, Mig-19, Mig-21, Yak-25 and Yak-28 aircraft.

Specifications
Dimensions: Length 2.8 m

Weights: Max Weight 83 kg (183 lb)

Performance: Max Range 6,000 m (19,685 ft)

Applications
Mig-21 Operators

see operators map

China

Russia

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
Meters (m) Kilometers (km) Nautic Miles (nm) Inch (in) Yard (yd) Foot (ft) Millimeter (mm)
Pound (lb) Kilogram (kg) kN (KiloNewton) Ton (t)
Meters per Second (mps) Kilometers per Hour (kph) Knot (kt) Miles per Hour (mph)
Liter (l) Galon (gl)
Year (yr) Minutes (min) Second (sec)
Shaft-Horse-Power (shp)

Last Updated: Sunday, August 24, 2008

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