Kh-101 / Kh-102 Russian Air Launched Cruise Missile
Kh-101
Air-launched Cruise Missile (ALCM)
Other
Basic Information
Name
Kh-101 / Kh-102 Russian Air Launched Cruise Missile
Designation
Kh-101
Alternate Designation
Kh-101; Kh-102
Equipment Type
Air-launched Cruise Missile (ALCM)
Manufacturer
—
Date of Introduction
2012
Description
The Kh-101 / Kh-102 is a line of conventional and nuclear capable air-launched cruise missiles (ALCM) developed and deployed by Russia. A stealthy missile, the Kh-101/-102 is designed to defeat air defense systems by flying at low, terrain-hugging altitudes to avoid radar systems. The Kh-101 carries a conventional warhead, while the Kh-102 is believed to carry a 250 kt nuclear payload.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range
2500.0 km
Quick Facts (CSIS)
Class
Air-launched Cruise Missile (ALCM)
Basing
Tu-160 Blackjack, Tu-22M3/5 Backfire C, Tu-95MS16 Bear-H, and Su-27IB
Range
2,500-2,800 km
Payload
450 kg
Length
7.45 m
Diameter
0.51 m
Warhead
HE, fragmentation, submunition (Kh-101), 250 kt nuclear (Kh-102)
Status
Operational
InService
2012
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-101-kh-102/
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
7.45 m
Width
0.51 m
Height
—
Weight
—
Operators (1)
Russia
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