Kh-58
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| Kh-58 | |
|---|---|
| Basic data | |
| Function | Medium-range, anti-radar, air-to-surface missile |
| Manufacturer | Raduga NPO |
| Entered service | 1978 |
| General characteristics | |
| Engine | |
| Launch mass | 640 kg |
| Length | 4.80 m |
| Diameter | 380 mm |
| Wingspan | 1.17 m |
| Speed | Mach 3.6 (1195 m/s) |
| Range | 70 km, up to 120 km when launched from altitude |
| Warhead | 150 kg TNT equivalent |
| Guidance | Inertial with active radar |
| Fuzes | Impact |
| Launch platform | Aircraft |
The Kh-58 is an anti-radiation missile developed by the Soviet Union. Its NATO reporting name is AS-11 Kilter. Its codename in Russia is Izdeliye 112. The missile is programmed for target indication before launch by either onboard sensors of the carrying aircraft or an external sensor pod.[1]
[edit] Development
The Kh-58 missile was developed as a replacement for the Kh-28 and was deployed in 1978. In 1992 it received an upgrade. In that same year the Kh-58A variation was deployed, specifically designed for use against naval targets.[2]
