Kalibr (missile family)
Missile Systemconfirmed
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
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | Russia |
| Manufacturer | Novator Design Bureau, KTRV, MKB Fakel, NPO Mash, Raduga, NPO Zvezda Strela (Orenburg) |
| Introduced | 1994 |
| Status | In service |
| Range | 220 km |
| Guidance system | Inertial guidance plus terminal active radar homing |
Operators
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