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Kh-25ML (RS-AS-10 Karen)

Missile Systemconfirmed

Kh-25ML (RS-AS-10 Karen)

The Kh-25/Kh-25M is a family of Soviet lightweight air-to-ground missiles with a modular range of guidance systems and a range of 10 km. The anti-radiation variant (Kh-25MP) is known to NATO as the AS-12 'Kegler' and has a range up to 40 km. Designed by Zvezda-Strela, the Kh-25 is derived from the laser-guided version of the Kh-23 Grom (AS-7 'Kerry'). The Kh-25 remains in widespread use despite the apparent development of a successor, the Kh-38.

Specifications

TypeMissile System
OriginSoviet Union
ManufacturerVympel NPO
Introduced1981
StatusIn service
Speed3,000 km/h
Range20 km
Weight0.3 t

History

This variant was developed in the Soviet Union by Vympel NPO and entered service in 1981, enhancing the accuracy of the original Kh-25 design.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Iran—confirmed

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