Monday, October 13, 2008

Kh-25

IOC: 1974

Kh-25ML

Also Known As
AS-10 Karen
Kh-25MR
Kh-25MTP

Origin
Russia

Contractor/s
Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV)

Applications
Ka-50 Black Shark
Ka-52 Alligator
Kh-27PS
Mig-23
Su-17
Su-24

Description: Kh-25, AS-10 Karen NATO designation, is a tactical guided missile intended for use on the Mig-27, Su-24 and Su-17/22 attack aircraft. Externally it is similar to the Kh-23M. Kh-25 includes three main versions outfitted with three different guidance systems. Kh-25ML uses a semi-active laser guidance system, Kh-25MR a radio command and Kh-25MTP uses an infrared seeker.

Overall, Kh-25 family of missiles is from a certain point of view the Soviet counterpart to US AGM-65 Maverick. Its primary targets are armored vehicles and fortifications. Kh-25 missile flexibility has allowed integration onto Russian Army Ka-50 Hokum attack helicopter.

Specifications
Dimensions: Diameter 280 mm, Length 3.6 m

Weights: Max Weight 300 kg (661 lb), Warhead 89 kg (196 lb)

Performance: Max Range 10,000 m (32,808 ft)

Operators

Russia

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Meters per Second (mps) Kilometers per Hour (kph) Knot (kt) Miles per Hour (mph)
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Shaft-Horse-Power (shp)

Last Updated: Friday, October 10, 2008

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