Kh-31P (RS-AS-17A Krypton)
Missile Systemconfirmed
The Kh-31 is a Soviet and Russian air-to-surface missile carried by aircraft such as the MiG-29, Su-35 and the Su-57. It is capable of Mach 3.5 and was the first supersonic anti-ship missile that could be launched by tactical aircraft. There are several variants; the Kh-31 is best known as an anti-radiation missile (ARM) but there are also anti-ship and target drone versions. There has been talk of adapting it to make an "AWACS killer", a long-range air-to-air missile.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | Russia |
| Manufacturer | Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) |
| Introduced | 1991 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 4,300 km/h |
| Range | 110 km |
| Weight | 0.6 t |
History
Developed in Russia by Tactical Missiles Corporation and entering service in 1991, it is a key weapon for SEAD missions.
Operators
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