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Kh-58

Also Known As
AS-11 Kilter
Kh-58UShE (extended range variant)

Origin
Russia

Contractor/s
Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV)

Applications
Su-17
Su-24
Su-35
Su-35UB

Description: The Kh-58 is a supersonic, anti-radiation missile developed by the Soviet Union to counter enemy air defenses and radar sites. The missile can receive target indication and guidance from the aircraft onboard sensors or an external pod carrying a sensor set. There is a Kh-58 version equipped with a homing head. It was intended to replace older Kh-28 missiles.

The Kh-58 missile range varies from 120 kilometers to 200 kilometers depending on the flight path. Typically, the missile is launched from the Mig-25BM and Su-24 aircraft in the Russian/Soviet air force.

Specifications
Dimensions: Diameter 380 mm, Length 4.8 m, Width 1.2 m

Weights: Max Weight 640 kg (1,411 lb), Warhead 150 kg (331 lb)

Performance: Max Range 200 km (108 nm), Top Speed 1,195 mps (Mach 3.60)

Operators

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: Saturday, December 20, 2008

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