Kh-25ML
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| Kh-25ML | |
|---|---|
| Basic data | |
| Function | Short-range, Air-to-surface guided missile |
| Manufacturer | Zvezda-Strela |
| Entered service | 1981 |
| General characteristics | |
| Engine | Solid fuel rocket |
| Launch mass | 300 kg |
| Length | 3.70 m |
| Diameter | 275 mm |
| Wingspan | 755 mm |
| Speed | 380-670 m/s |
| Range | 3-10 km |
| Warhead | 90 kg TNT equivalent |
| Guidance | semi-active laser |
| Fuzes | Impact |
| Launch platform | Aircraft |
The Kh-25ML, NATO reporting name AS-10 Karen is a Russian air-to-surface tactical missile.
The missile is designed to engage pinpoint ground and waterborne targets, such as missile systems, open and sheltered aircraft, armored vehicles, artillery pieces, light bridges and ferries, as well as small-displacement ships, in visual meteorological conditions both day and night.
The missile is provided with a semiactive laser homing head. It features a canard configuration with cruciform wings and ruddervators.
A target is detected by the pilot visually or with the aid of a forward air controller. A target is laser-illuminated from the carrier aircraft, another aircraft or helicopter as well as from a groundbased target designator. Upon receipt of a signal on lockon of a target-reflected laser beam, with the aircraft being in range, the pilot launches a missile in level flight or at a dive of up to 40°. After launch, the missile homes to the target by signals of its head. A steep climb is expedient to increase a target approach angle and use warhead more effectively.
[edit] References
- Russia's Arms Catalog 2004
