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Kalibr (missile family)

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Kalibr (missile family)

The Novator Kalibr (Калибр, caliber), also referred to as 3M54-1 Kalibr, 3M14 Biryuza (Бирюза, turquoise), (NATO reporting name SS-N-27 Sizzler and SS-N-30A) is a family of Russian cruise missiles developed by NPO Novator (OKB-8). It first saw service in 1994. There are ship-launched, submarine-launched and air-launched versions of the missile, and variants for anti-ship and land attack use. The missile can carry a conventional or nuclear warhead weighing up to 500 kilograms (1,100 lb).

Specifications

TypeMissile System
OriginRussia
ManufacturerNovator Design Bureau, KTRV, MKB Fakel, NPO Mash, Raduga, NPO Zvezda Strela (Orenburg)
Introduced1994
StatusIn service
Range220 km
Guidance systemInertial guidance plus terminal active radar homing

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
China—
Russia—
India—
Iran—
Vietnam—confirmed

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