4K87 (RS-SSC-2B Samlet)
Missile Systemconfirmed
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
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | Soviet Union |
| Manufacturer | NPO Mashinostroyeniya |
| Introduced | 1960 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 1,100 km/h |
| Range | 80 km |
| Weight | 2.3 t |
History
Developed in the Soviet Union in 1960, it is known by its NATO reporting name RS-SSC-2B Samlet.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | — | confirmed |
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