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Kh-29L/T (RS-AS-14A/B Kedge)

Missile Systemconfirmed

Kh-29L/T (RS-AS-14A/B Kedge)

The Kh-29 is a Soviet air-to-surface missile with a range of 10–30 km. It has a large warhead of 320 kg, has a choice of laser, infrared, active radar or TV guidance, and is typically carried by tactical aircraft such as the Su-24, Su-30, MiG-29K as well as the Su-25, giving these aircraft an expanded standoff capability. The Kh-29 is intended for primary use against larger battlefield targets and infrastructure such as industrial buildings, depots and bridges, but can also be used against ships up to 10,000 tonnes, hardened aircraft shelters and concrete runways.

Specifications

TypeMissile System
OriginSoviet Union
ManufacturerMKB Raduga (Tactical Missiles Corporation)
Introduced1980
StatusIn service
Speed1,470 km/h
Range30 km
Weight0.66 t

History

Developed in the Soviet Union by MKB Raduga and entering service in 1980, it saw extensive use by Soviet and later Russian air forces.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Iran—confirmed

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