Kh-58

Infobox Weapon
is_missile=yes
name=Kh-58


caption=
origin= USSR
type=Medium-range, anti-radar, air-to-surface missile
used_by=
manufacturer=Raduga NPO
unit_cost=
production_date=
service=1978- present
engine=
weight=640 kg
length=4.80 m
diameter=380 mm
wingspan=1.17 m
speed=Mach 3.6 (1195 m/s)
vehicle_range=70 km, up to 120 km when launched from altitude
ceiling=
altitude=
filling=150 kg TNT equivalent
guidance=Inertial with active radar
detonation=Impact
launch_platform=Aircraft:MiG-25BM
Sukhoi Su-17
Sukhoi Su-24
Sukhoi Su-25T

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. [ [http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/missile/row/as-11.htm FAS.org "Raduga Kh-58 (AS-11 Kilter)"] ]

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. [ [http://www.johnstonsarchive.net/nuclear/sovietmissiledes.html Johnston's Archive - "Soviet/Russian Missile Designations"] ]

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