Kh-47M2 Kinzhal Х-47М2 Кинжал | |
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![]() A Kh-47M2 Kinzhal being carried by a Mikoyan MiG-31K interceptor | |
Type | Air-launched ballistic missile |
Place of origin | Russia |
Service history | |
In service | 2017–present |
Used by | Russian Aerospace Forces |
Wars | Russian invasion of Ukraine |
Production history | |
Designer | Believed to be: Votkinsk Plant State Production Association and Tactical Missiles Corporation JSC |
Unit cost | US$10 million[1] |
Specifications | |
Mass | 4,300 kg (9,500 lb) |
Length | 7.2 m (23 ft 7 in) (estimated) |
Diameter | 1,200 mm (47 in) (estimated) |
Wingspan | 1.6 m (5 ft 3 in) |
Warhead |
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Engine | Solid-propellant rocket motor |
Operational range | 2,000 km (1,200 mi) (Including range of launching aircraft) |
Maximum speed | up to Mach 10 (3,400 m/s; 11,200 ft/s) |
Guidance system | INS, mid-course update |
Steering system | Four cropped delta‐fins |
Launch platform |
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References | Janes,[2] CSIS[3] |
The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal (Russian: Х-47М2 Кинжал, lit. 'Dagger'; NATO reporting name: AS-24 Killjoy) is a Russian hypersonic air-launched ballistic missile.[4][5] It has an estimated range of 460–480 km (290–300 mi)[6] and a reported top speed of Mach 10.[3][6] It can carry either conventional or nuclear warheads[7] and can be launched by Tu-22M3 bombers, MiG-31K interceptors, or modified Su-34 fighter-bombers. It is the first hypersonic weapon used.[8]
It has been deployed at airbases in Russia's Southern Military District and Western Military District.[9][10]
The Kinzhal entered service in December 2017 and was one of the six new Russian strategic weapons unveiled by Russian President Vladimir Putin in March 2018.[11]
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