Russia Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV)
Kh-101
A Russian air-launched, low-observable cruise missile carried by Tu-95MS and Tu-160 bombers for long-range conventional strikes against land targets. It has been the primary standoff weapon in Russia's mass missile strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure since 2022.
In service since 2012
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
4,500
km range
0.77
Mach
400
kg warhead
Pricing: Unit cost not publicly disclosed
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
Russian state channel
Rosoboronexport monopoly; Western sanctions exposure and payment/logistics risk for many buyers.
Channel: Rosoboronexport (state)
Fielded & proven
Operator data not public
In service since 2012. Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Max speed (Mach) Maximum speed as a multiple of the speed of sound. Mach 2+ is typical for air-superiority fighters. | 0.77 Mach |
|---|---|
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 4,500 km |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Warhead Warhead mass. Heavier generally means larger effect radius, at the cost of range. | 400 kg |
|---|---|
| Warhead type Blast-fragmentation, shaped charge (HEAT), penetrator, thermobaric or nuclear-capable. | High-explosive fragmentation or penetrator |
| Guidance How the weapon finds its target: inertial, GPS/GLONASS, active/semi-active radar, infrared, laser, TV, wire. | Inertial navigation, GLONASS, Terrain contour matching, Electro-optical terminal correlation |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 7.45 m |
|---|---|
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 2,400 kg |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Turbofan |
|---|
Specifications compiled from public Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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What is the range of the Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) Kh-101? +
The Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) Kh-101 has a maximum range of 4,500 km.
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The Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) Kh-101 has a combat weight of 2,400 kg.
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The Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) Kh-101 is a missile typically used for deep strike.
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Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) Kh-101: Unit cost not publicly disclosed. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
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