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4K87 (RS-SSC-2B Samlet)

Missile Systemconfirmed

4K87 (RS-SSC-2B Samlet)

The Raduga KS-1 Comet (Russian: КС-1 "Комета" (Крылатый Снаряд: winged projectile), NATO reporting name: AS-1 Kennel) was a Soviet short range air-to-surface missile, primarily developed for anti-ship missions. It was carried on two aircraft, the Tupolev Tu-4 and the Tupolev Tu-16.

Specifications

TypeMissile System
OriginSoviet Union
ManufacturerNPO Mashinostroyeniya
Introduced1960
StatusIn service
Speed1,100 km/h
Range80 km
Weight2.3 t

History

Developed in the Soviet Union in 1960, it is known by its NATO reporting name RS-SSC-2B Samlet.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Egypt—confirmed

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