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Kh-69
A mock-up Kh-69 at Army 2022.
TypeAir-launched cruise missile
Place of originRussia
Service history
In service2023–current
Used byRussia
WarsRusso-Ukrainian War
Production history
DesignerMKB Raduga
ManufacturerTactical Missiles Corporation
Specifications
Massunder 800kg
Warhead weightapprox 300kg
Operational
range		400km reported
Maximum speed up to 1000km/h
Guidance
system		Satellite plus inertial
Launch
platform		Su-30MK, Su-34, Su-35, Su-57, MiG-29K, MiG-35

The Kh-69 (Cyrillic: Х-69) (NATO reporting name: AS-15 'Nice') is a Russian subsonic air-launched cruise missile. It was developed from the Kh-59 missile, and has a range of at least 400 km (250 mi). It has a reduced radar signature compared to its forerunners.

History

The Kh-69 is a product of the Tactical Missile Corporation subsidiary MKB Raduga. It was first unveiled in August 2022.

In September 2023, the International Institute for Strategic Studies reported that the Kh-69 was still in the testing phase of development.

Claims have been made that three Kh-69s were fired at Ukraine overnight on 7-8 February 2024.

On 11 April 2024, Ukrainian sources claimed debris of a Kh-69 missile were found on the site of Russian missile attack against the Trypilska thermal power plant, which was completely disabled as a result of the attack. The attack "destroyed the transformer, turbines and generators" of the power plant. The Institute for the Study of War characterized the attack as part of "continued efforts to improve strike packages and penetrate Ukraine's degraded air defense."

Technical characteristics

The Kh-69 can be carried inside the Sukhoi Su-57's internal weapons bays. It can also be used by the Su-30MK, Su-34, Su-35, MiG-29K and MiG-35.

The missile is similar in nature to the Storm Shadow and Taurus KEPD 350 missiles. It has one pair of wings and four fins at the rear, that all deploy in flight after launch.

The missile is reported to weigh under 800kg and is reported to cruise at speeds of up to 1000km/h. It can use either a cluster or a penetration warhead, weighing around 300 kilograms.

The Kh-69 uses GPS and GLONASS for guidance, with inertial backup. The missile is reportedly able to fly at an altitude as low as 20 meters above ground level, which greatly contributes to its low radar observability. An electro-optical seeker was reported in 2022 to round out the sensor suite.

Gallery

References

  1. ^ "Russia's firing new, long-range Kh-69 cruise missiles, war experts say, piling on the misery for Ukraine's dwindling air defense".
  2. ^ Newdick, Thomas (2024-02-16). "Russia Now Using Kh-69 Cruise Missiles In Ukraine: Reports". The War Zone.
  3. ^ "What is Kh-69? Russia's new subsonic cruise missile "worse" than Dagger". 13 April 2024.
  4. "Russia shows off new Kh-69 cruise missile". key.aero. 30 August 2022.
  5. ^ Kilner, James (13 April 2024). "Pictured: Russia's new ultra-low-flying missile that destroyed Kyiv power plant". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 14 April 2024.
  6. "Russian Kh-69 Latest Cruise Missile Targets Trypilska Power Station". mil.in.ua. 11 April 2024.
  7. "Su-57 gets Kh69 missile for hitting railway stations or hubs". 4 February 2023.
  8. "'Kh-69 is worse than Kinzhal' says Ukraine on today's RuAF attack". 11 April 2024.
  9. "Russia Unveils KH-69 Stealth Cruise Missile".
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