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| K-5 AA-1 Alkali | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Short-range air-to-air missile |
| Place of origin | Soviet Union |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1957-1977 |
| Used by | Soviet Air Force |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Kaliningrad Series Production Plant |
| Variants | K-55 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 82.7 kg (182 lb) |
| Length | 2.49 m (8 ft 2 in) |
| Diameter | 200 mm (7.9 in) |
| Warhead | High explosive |
| Warhead weight | 13 kg (29 lb) |
| Engine | Rocket |
Operational range | 2 to 6 kilometres (1.2 to 3.7 mi) |
| Maximum speed | 2,880 km/h (1,790 mph) (Mach 2.33) |
Guidance system | beam riding |
Launch platform | MiG-17, MiG-19, MiG-21, Su-9 |
The Kaliningrad K-5 (NATO reporting name AA-1 Alkali), also known as RS-1U or product ShM, was an early Soviet air-to-air missile.