Kh-59ME
Kh-59ME
Standoff Weapons
Basic Information
Name
Kh-59ME
Designation
Kh-59ME
Alternate Designation
AS-18 Kazoo, Ovod-ME (export version)
Equipment Type
Standoff Weapons
Manufacturer
Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV)
Date of Introduction
1992
Description
The Kh-59ME is an improved version of the Kh-59 standoff missile and was introduced in the early 1990s. It features two larger fragmentation and penetration warheads, minor airframe changes, and a new propulsion system for extended range. The missile can fly at altitudes between 7 and 1,000 meters. The nose-mounted TV-sensor relays target area imagery to the launch airborne platform and the pilot selects the impact point using the aircraft-mounted APK-9ME pod. The Kh-59ME improved standoff weapon has been integrated on Russian tactical attack aircraft such as the Mig-27 and Su-24.
Ground Specifications
Max Speed
1086.6 km/h
Range
115.0 km
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Standoff Weapons
Status
Active
Also Known As
AS-18 Kazoo, Ovod-ME (export version)
Origin
Russia
Contractor
Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV)
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
1992
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
Performance — CEP
3 meter
Performance — Max Cruising Flight Altitude
1,000 meter
Performance — Max Launch Altitude
1,500 meter
Performance — Max Range
115 kilometer
Performance — Min Cruising Flight Altitude
50 meter
Performance — Min Launch Altitude
200 meter
Performance — Sea-Skimming Flight Altitude
7 meter
Speed — Max Launch Airspeed
1,100 kph
Speed — Min Launch Airspeed
600 kph
Speed — Top Speed
0.88 mach
Variants
Variant 1
Kh-59
Variant 2
Kh-59ME
Variant 3
Kh-59MK
Variant 4
Kh-59MK2
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a001024
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
5.7 m
Width
—
Height
—
Weight
930 kg
Operators (3)
Russia
China
India
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