Kh-55 (AS-15 Kent) Russian Long-Range Cruise Missile
Х-55, RKV-500, AS-15, Kent, X-65C3, Kh-SD
Subsonic cruise missile
Other
Basic Information
Name
Kh-55 (AS-15 Kent) Russian Long-Range Cruise Missile
Designation
Х-55, RKV-500, AS-15, Kent, X-65C3, Kh-SD
Alternate Designation
Х-55, RKV-500, AS-15, Kent, X-65C3, Kh-SD
Equipment Type
Subsonic cruise missile
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
1984
Description
The Kh-55 (NATO: AS-15 “Kent) is an air-launched cruise missile developed by the Soviet Union starting in 1971. Originally designed as a strategic system capable of delivering a nuclear warhead 2,500 km, the missile has given rise to several variants. These include the Kh-55SM, an extended range version; the Kh-555, a conventional version; and the Kh-65SE, a conventional version designed for export.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
2500.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Subsonic cruise missile
Basing
Air-launched
Range
2,500 km
Payload
Single warhead, 410 kg
Length
6.04 m
Diameter
0.514 m
LaunchWeight
1,210 kg
Warhead
Nuclear, 200-250 kT
Status
Operational
InService
1984
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Long-Range Cruise Missiles (LRCM) (More than 1,000 km)
Air > Long-Range Cruise Missiles (LRCM) (More than 1,000 km)
Filter Label
K
Sources
CSIS Missile Threat: https://missilethreat.csis.org/missile/kh-55/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
6.04 m
Width
0.51 m
Height
—
Weight
1210 kg
Operators (3)
Russia
China
Iran
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