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Russia Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV)
Kh-31
A high-speed ramjet-powered air-to-surface missile family produced in anti-radiation (Kh-31P) and anti-ship (Kh-31A) variants, developed to defeat air-defense radars and warships at supersonic closing speed. Carried by Su-30, Su-35 and MiG-29/35 fighters.
In service since 1988
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
110
km range
3.5
Mach
90
kg warhead
Pricing: No public unit cost
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 1988. 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. | 3.5 Mach |
|---|---|
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 110 km |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Warhead Warhead mass. Heavier generally means larger effect radius, at the cost of range. | 90 kg |
|---|---|
| Warhead type Blast-fragmentation, shaped charge (HEAT), penetrator, thermobaric or nuclear-capable. | Blast-fragmentation / anti-radiation |
| Guidance How the weapon finds its target: inertial, GPS/GLONASS, active/semi-active radar, infrared, laser, TV, wire. | Inertial, active radar homing / passive radar homing |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 4.7 m |
|---|---|
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 610 kg |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Ramjet with solid-fuel booster |
|---|
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-31? +
The Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) Kh-31 has a maximum range of 110 km.
How much does the Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) Kh-31 weigh? +
The Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) Kh-31 has a combat weight of 610 kg.
What is the Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) Kh-31 used for? +
The Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) Kh-31 is a missile typically used for anti armor, air defense.
How much does the Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) Kh-31 cost? +
Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) Kh-31: No public unit cost. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
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