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Kh-59M (RS-AS-18 Kazoo)

Missile Systemconfirmed

Kh-59M (RS-AS-18 Kazoo)

The Kh-59 Ovod is a Russian air-launched cruise missile with a two-stage solid-fuel propulsion system and 200 km (120 mi) range. The Kh-59M Ovod-M (AS-18 'Kazoo') is a variant with a bigger warhead and turbojet engine. It is primarily a land-attack missile; the Kh-59MK variant targets ships.

Specifications

TypeMissile System
OriginSoviet Union
ManufacturerTactical Missiles Corporation
Introduced1980
StatusIn service
Weight0.93 t
Range115 km

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
China—
Russia—
India—confirmed
Indonesia—confirmed
Vietnam—confirmed

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