Kh-47M2 Kinzhal
The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal (Russian: Х-47М2 Кинжал, lit. 'Dagger'; NATO reporting name: AS-24 Killjoy) is a Russian hypersonic air-launched ballistic missile. It has an estimated range of 460–480 km (290–300 mi) and a reported top speed of Mach 10. It can carry either conventional or nuclear warheads and can be launched by Tu-22M3 bombers, MiG-31K interceptors, or modified Su-34 fighter-bombers. It is the first hypersonic weapon used.
| Kh-47M2 Kinzhal Х-47М2 Кинжал | |
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A Kh-47M2 Kinzhal being carried by a Mikoyan MiG-31K interceptor | |
| Type | Air-launched ballistic missile |
| Place of origin | Russia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2017–present |
| Used by | Russian Aerospace Forces |
| Wars | Russian invasion of Ukraine |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Believed to be: Votkinsk Plant State Production Association and Tactical Missiles Corporation JSC |
| Unit cost | US$10 million |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 4,300 kg (9,500 lb) |
| Length | 7.2 m (23 ft 7 in) (estimated) |
| Diameter | 1,200 mm (47 in) (estimated) |
| Wingspan | 1.6 m (5 ft 3 in) |
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| Engine | Solid-propellant rocket motor |
Operational range | 2,000 km (1,200 mi) (Including range of launching aircraft) |
| Maximum speed | up to Mach 10 (3,400 m/s; 11,200 ft/s) |
Guidance system | INS, mid-course update |
Steering system | Four cropped delta‐fins |
Launch platform |
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| References | Janes, CSIS |
It has been deployed at airbases in Russia's Southern Military District and Western Military District.
The Kinzhal entered service in December 2017 and was one of the six new Russian strategic weapons unveiled by Russian President Vladimir Putin in March 2018.
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