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Kh-59MK

Kh-59MK

Anti-Ship Missiles
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Basic Information
Name
Kh-59MK
Designation
Kh-59MK
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Anti-Ship Missiles
Manufacturer
Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV)
Date of Introduction
2008
Description

The Kh-59MK is a long-range, air-to-surface, highly subsonic, anti-ship missile featuring an improved engine which provides a maximum range of 285 kilometers. It is equipped with ARGS-59E active radar homing head and its design derived from the Kh-59ME standoff weapon. Besides, the maximum launch altitude has been increased to 11,000 meters compared to 1,500 meters on the Kh-59ME. It is capable of engaging surface targets in adverse weather conditions, day/night at Sea States up to 6. The Kh-59MK missiles flies at altitudes between 10 to 15 meters and between 4 and 7 meters during the terminal phase of the flight. Its warhead is a 320 kg penetrator. The Kh-59MK weapon system was designed for the Su-30 fighter aircraft.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Max Speed 1050.0 km/h
Range 285.0 km
Wingspan 1.30 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group Anti-Ship Missiles
Status Active
Origin Russia
Contractor Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV)
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2008
Total Production ?
Specifications (Deagel)
Dimensions — Diameter 380 millimeter
Dimensions — Length 5.7 meter
Dimensions — Wingspan 1.3 meter
Mass — Warhead 320 kilogram
Mass — Weight 930 kilogram
Percentage — Hit Probability 90 %
Performance — Max Launch Altitude 11,000 meter
Performance — Max Range 285 kilometer
Performance — Min Cruising Flight Altitude 15 meter
Performance — Min Launch Altitude 200 meter
Performance — Min Range 5 kilometer
Speed — Cruise Speed 900 kph
Speed — Max Launch Airspeed 1,100 kph
Speed — Min Launch Airspeed 600 kph
Speed — Top Speed 1,050 kph
Variants
Variant 1 Kh-59
Variant 2 Kh-59ME
Variant 3 Kh-59MK
Variant 4 Kh-59MK2
Details
Country of Origin Russia
Category Anti-Ship Missiles
Air > Anti-Ship Missiles
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
5.7 m
Width
1.3 m
Height
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Weight
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Related Equipment (1)
Operators (6)
Russia
India
Algeria
Malaysia
Venezuela
Vietnam
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