avia.wikisort.org - WeaponThe Raduga Kh-15 or RKV-15 (Russian: Х-15; NATO: AS-16 "Kickback"; GRAU:) is a Russian hypersonic aero-ballistic air-to-ground missile carried by the Tupolev Tu-22M and other bombers. Originally developed as a standoff nuclear air-to-ground missile similar to the U.S. Air Force's AGM-69 SRAM, versions with conventional warheads have been developed.
Air-launched ballistic missile
Raduga Kh-15 (NATO reporting name: AS-16 'Kickback') |
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 Raduga Kh-15 |
Type | Air-launched ballistic missile Air-to-ground missile Anti-radiation missile (Kh-15P) Anti-ship missile (Kh-15S) |
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Place of origin | Soviet Union |
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In service | 1980 |
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Used by | Russia |
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Designer | Raduga |
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Designed | 1974-1980 |
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Manufacturer | Dubna Machine-building Plant |
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Produced | 1980 |
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Mass | 1,200 kg (2,650 lb) |
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Length | 478 cm (15 ft 8 in) |
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Diameter | 45.5 cm (17.9 in) |
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Warhead | conventional or nuclear |
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Warhead weight | 150 kg (331 lb) |
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Blast yield | 300 kt |
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Engine | solid-fuel RDTT-160 |
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Wingspan | 92 cm (36.2 in) maximum |
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Operational range | 300 km (160 nmi) |
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Flight ceiling | 40,000 m (130,000 ft) |
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| Up to Mach 5[1] |
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Guidance system | inertial guidance, active radar homing, or anti-radiation missile |
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Launch platform | Su-33, Su-34, Tu-95MS-6, Tu-22M3, and Tu-160[1] |
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As of early 2019, it was uncertain whether the Kh-15 was in service, with rumors that it had been retired or placed in storage.[2]
Development
In 1967, MKB Raduga started developing the Kh-2000 as a replacement for the Kh-22 (NATO reporting name AS-4 Kitchen) heavy anti-shipping missile.[1] Development of the Kh-15 started some time in the early 1970s.[3] The sophistication of the design made it suitable for other roles, and a nuclear-tipped version was developed in tandem with the conventionally armed variant.[1] An upgrade under development was cancelled in 1991, but reports in 1998 suggested an upgraded Kh-15 might be fitted to Su-35 (Flanker-E) tactical aircraft.[3]
Design
The Kh-15 climbs to an altitude of about 40,000 m (130,000 ft) and then dives in on the target, accelerating to a speed of about Mach 5.[1]
Operational history
It entered service in 1980. It can be carried by the Su-33, Su-34, Tu-95MS-6 'Bear-H', Tu-22M3 'Backfire C', and Tu-160 'Blackjack'.[4]
Variants
- Kh-15 (RKV-15) - the original version with nuclear warhead and inertial guidance
- Kh-15P - passive seeker for anti-radar use
- Kh-15S - active radar seeker for anti-shipping use[1]
Operators
Current
Russia
Soviet Union- Passed onto successor states
Similar weapons
- KSR-5 (AS-6 'Kingfish') - heavy anti-surface missile carried under the wings of Tu-22M
- Kh-59 (AS-13 'Kingbolt') - ASM for tactical aircraft, up to 285 km range
- Kh-37 (updated version of AS-20 'Kayak') - land attack version of subsonic Kh-35 Anti-Ship missile, 250 km range
- AGM-69 SRAM - 1000 kg US missile with up to 170 km range
Photo Gallery
Kh-15 from rear
Mission profile
Notes
- "Kh-15, RKV-15 (AS-16 'Kickback')", Jane's Air-Launched Weapons, 2008-08-01, archived from the original on 2019-10-18, retrieved 2009-02-03
- Kristensen, Hans M.; Korda, Matt (4 March 2019). "Russian nuclear forces, 2019". Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. 75 (2): 73–84. Bibcode:2019BuAtS..75b..73K. doi:10.1080/00963402.2019.1580891.
- "Kh-15 (AS-16 'Kickback'/RKV-15)", Jane's Strategic Weapon Systems, 2008-09-02, archived from the original on 2019-10-18, retrieved 2009-02-06
- "АО "Корпорация Тактическое Ракетное Вооружение"". Archived from the original on 2014-08-06. Retrieved 2016-08-25.
References
- Gordon, Yefim (2004). Soviet/Russian Aircraft Weapons Since World War Two. Hinckley, England: Midland Publishing. ISBN 1-85780-188-1.
- Healey, John K. (January–February 2004). "Retired Warriors: 'Cold War' Bomber Legacy". Air Enthusiast. No. 109. pp. 75–79. ISSN 0143-5450.
NATO designation for Russian and former Soviet Union missiles |
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Air-to-air (full list) | |
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Air- to-surface (full list) | |
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Anti-tank guided (full list) |
- AT-1 Snapper
- AT-2 Swatter
- AT-3 Sagger
- AT-4 Spigot
- AT-5 Spandrel
- AT-6 Spiral
- AT-7 Saxhorn
- AT-8 Songster
- AT-9 Spiral-2
- AT-10 Stabber
- AT-11 Sniper
- AT-12 Swinger
- AT-13 Saxhorn-2
- АТ-14 Spriggan
- АТ-15 Springer
- AT-16 Scallion
- 'Avtonomya' IR FF
- Hermes A/M/K ATS
- Izd. 305 LMUR
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Surface- to-air (full list) | |
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Surface- to-surface (full list) | Ground- based |
- SS-1 Scunner/SS-1 Scud (Scud-A/-B/-C/-D)
- SS-2 Sibling
- SS-3 Shyster
- SS-4 Sandal
- SS-5 Skean
- SS-6 Sapwood
- SS-7 Saddler
- SS-8 Sasin
- SS-8B Sasin 2
- SS-9 Scarp
- SS-10 Scrag
- SS-11 Sego
- SS-12 Scaleboard
- SS-X-13 Savage
- SS-13 Savage
- SS-14 Scamp/Scapegoat
- SS-15 Scrooge
- SS-16 Sinner
- SS-17 Spanker
- SS-18 Satan
- SS-19 Stiletto
- SS-20 Saber
- SS-21 Scarab
- SS-22 Scaleboard
- SS-23 Spider
- SS-24 Scalpel
- SS-25 Sickle
- SS-26 Stone
- SS-27 Sickle B
- SS-28 Saber 2
- SS-29 Sickle C RS-24
- SS-X-30 Satan 2 RS-28 Sarmat
- SS-X-31 Sickle D RS-26
- SS-X-32Zh Scalpel B
- Avangard / HGV Yu-7#
- SS-X-33 Stone AN / 9M730 Burevestnik
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Naval- based |
- 14KhK1 15Kh 17Kh
- KS-1 Komet
- P-20 Sokol
- P-40 P-47
- SS-N-1 Scrubber
- SS-N-2 Styx
- SS-N-3c Shaddock
- SS-N-3a Shaddock 3b Sepal
- SS-N-4 Sark
- SS-N-5 Sark/Serb
- D-6 D-6M
- D-7 R-15M
- SS-N-6 Serb
- SS-N-7 Starbright
- SS-N-8 Sawfly
- SS-N-9 Siren
- SS-N-12 Sandbox
- SS-NX-13 Serb
- SS-N-14 Silex
- SS-N-15 Starfish
- SS-N-16 Stallion
- SS-N-17 Snipe
- SS-N-18 Stingray
- SS-N-19 Shipwreck
- SS-N-20 Sturgeon
- SS-N-21 Sampson
- SS-N-22 Sunburn
- SS-N-23 Skif R29RM
- SS-N-23A Skif
- SS-N-23B Skif
- SS-NX-24 Scorpion
- SS-N-25 Switchblade
- SS-N-26 Strobile
- SS-N-27 Sizzler 3M54
- SS-N-30A 3M-14
- SS-NX-28
- SS-N-29
- SS-N-32
- SS-NX-33 Zirkon
- SS-NX-34 Skif
- SS-N-35 Alfa
- SS-N-36
- SS-NX-37
- SS-NX-38 Canyon
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Ship- to-ship | |
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На других языках
[de] Raduga Ch-15
Die Raduga Ch-15 (russisch Х-15, NATO-Codename AS-16 Kickback) ist eine überschallschnelle Luft-Boden-Rakete zur Bekämpfung von strategischen Bodenzielen.
- [en] Kh-15
[fr] Kh-15
Le Kh-15 (en russe : « Х-15 ») désignation OTAN AS-16 « Kickback », aussi désigné RKV-15, est un missile air-sol soviétique aéroporté conçu par le bureau d'études MKB Raduga. Pouvant être transporté par le Tupolev Tu-22M ou d'autres bombardiers, il était à l'origine une arme nucléaire de type « stand-off »[Note 1] mais il existe désormais des versions à charge militaire conventionnelle. Pour beaucoup d'experts militaires, il est considéré comme la réponse soviétique au missile américain AGM-69 SRAM, auquel il ressemble beaucoup[1]. Son surnom est parfois utilisé : « SRAMski »[2].
[it] Kh-15
Il Kh-15 è un missile aria-superficie tattico russo conosciuto in Occidente con il nome in codice NATO di AS-16 Kickback. Entrato in servizio alla fine degli anni ottanta, è operativo con l'aviazione russa.
[ru] Х-15
Х-15 (другое название — РКВ-15, «изделие 115», по классификации МО США и НАТО — AS-16 «Kickback») — советская/российская авиационная ракета с твердотопливным ракетным двигателем класса «воздух-поверхность». Является функциональным аналогом американской ракеты AGM-69 SRAM. Снята с вооружения по причине окончания срока хранения ТРД.
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