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Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV)

Kh-32

A modernized derivative of the Kh-22 with improved guidance, a higher-altitude flight profile and extended range, carried exclusively by Tu-22M3 bombers for long-range anti-ship and land-attack strikes intended to defeat modern air-defense networks.

In service since 2016

Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02

1,000

km range

5

Mach

500

kg warhead

Several performance figures for Russia-origin systems are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification. Treat these specs as directional, not tested values.

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 2016. 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.

Performance specifications
Max speed (Mach)

Maximum speed as a multiple of the speed of sound. Mach 2+ is typical for air-superiority fighters.

5 Mach
Stronger than 86% of missiles
Range

Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence.

1,000 km
Stronger than 87% of missiles

Firepower

Armament, payload and guidance.

Firepower specifications
Warhead

Warhead mass. Heavier generally means larger effect radius, at the cost of range.

500 kg
Stronger than 86% of missiles
Warhead type

Blast-fragmentation, shaped charge (HEAT), penetrator, thermobaric or nuclear-capable.

High-explosive fragmentation
Guidance

How the weapon finds its target: inertial, GPS/GLONASS, active/semi-active radar, infrared, laser, TV, wire.

Inertial navigation, GLONASS, Active radar homing (anti-ship)

Physical

Dimensions, weight and crew.

Physical specifications
Length

Overall length including gun/probe where applicable.

11.65 m
Combat weight

Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor.

5,800 kg

Propulsion

Engine, power and fuel.

Propulsion specifications
Propulsion type

Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet…

Liquid-fuel rocket

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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Frequently asked questions

What is the range of the Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) Kh-32? +

The Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) Kh-32 has a maximum range of 1,000 km.

How much does the Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) Kh-32 weigh? +

The Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) Kh-32 has a combat weight of 5,800 kg.

What is the Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) Kh-32 used for? +

The Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) Kh-32 is a missile typically used for deep strike, anti ship.

How much does the Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) Kh-32 cost? +

Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) Kh-32: Unit cost not publicly disclosed. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.

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