Kh-59MK

The Kh-59MK airborne enhanced-range air-to-surface guided missile with the ARGS-59E active radar homing head is derived from the Kh-59ME missile with the TV/command guidance system. It is designed for engagement of a wide range of radar-contrast sea surface targets in both fair and adverse weather conditions at Sea States up to 6.
The missile makes part of weapon systems of the Su-30 type aircraft.

Basic Specifications

Max launch range, km:

     against destroyer/cruiser-type targets
285

     against boat-type targets
145

Min launch range, km
5 – 25

Missile launch envelope:

     carrier speed at launch, km/h (Mach number)
600 – 1,000 (0.5 – 0.9)

     carrier altitude, km
0.2 – 11

Missile flight speed, km/h
900 – 1,050

Missile flight altitude , m:

     en route (over sea surface)
10 – 15

     at terminal leg
4 – 7

Missile launch weight, kg
not exceeding 930

Warhead type
penetrator

Warhead weight, kg
320

Missile dimensions, m:

    length
5.7

     wing span
1.3

     diameter, main body (without engine) / nose section
0.38/0.42

The ASK automated testing system, making part of the OKA system, is modified for testing the X-59MK missiles during their scheduled servicing. The SNO-106MA ground support equipment is used for missiles’ maintenance in technical positions, their shipping and storage in arsenals and depots, scheduled servicing, testing, and transfer for suspension under carrier aircraft.

Developed by “Raduga” State Machine-Building Design Bureau.