Ovod-ME missile system with X-59ME missile

The Ovod-ME airborne missile system with Kh-59ME missile is designed to engage ground and surface targets visually observed by operator in fair weather conditions. The system employs the Kh-59E airborne missile in the APK-9ME suspension pod. The missile is equipped with a navigation and automatic control system, as well as a TV/command guidance system ensuring high engagement precision of up to 2-3 metres (in manual mode). Operator can re-target the missile on its flight trajectory.

Basic Specifications

Max launch range, km
115

Missile carrier launch altitude, m
200 – 1,500

Missile carrier speed, km/h
600 – 1,100

Missile cruising flight altitudes, m
7 (over sea); 50; 100; 200; 600; 1,000

Missile cruising speed, Mach number
0.72 – 0.88

Warhead types
penetrating/cluster

Penetrating/cluster warhead weight, kg
320/280

Missile dimensions, m:

     length
5.7

     inner wing span
1.3

     body diameter
0.38

           The delivery set includes:
- Kh-59ME missile
- SNO-106ME missile’s ground support equipment set
- missile’s group set of spare parts, tools and accessories
- APK-9ME suspension pod
- APK-9ME KNO-099E pod’s ground support equipment set
- APK-9ME pod’s group set of spare parts, tools and accessories.

Developed by “Raduga” State Machine-Building Design Bureau