Russia Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV)
Kh-47M2 Kinzhal
A Russian air-launched hypersonic ballistic missile carried by modified MiG-31K interceptors and Tu-22M3 bombers, based on the Iskander missile design accelerated to hypersonic speed by its launch aircraft. It has been used repeatedly against Ukrainian targets, including a claimed Patriot battery strike, prompting extensive debate over its true hypersonic maneuverability.
In service since 2017
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
2,000
km range
10
Mach
480
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 2017. 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. | 10 Mach |
|---|---|
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 2,000 km |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Warhead Warhead mass. Heavier generally means larger effect radius, at the cost of range. | 480 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, Terminal radar/optical correlation |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 8 m |
|---|---|
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 4,300 kg |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Solid-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-47M2 Kinzhal? +
The Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) Kh-47M2 Kinzhal has a maximum range of 2,000 km.
How much does the Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) Kh-47M2 Kinzhal weigh? +
The Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) Kh-47M2 Kinzhal has a combat weight of 4,300 kg.
What is the Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) Kh-47M2 Kinzhal used for? +
The Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) Kh-47M2 Kinzhal is a missile typically used for deep strike.
How much does the Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) Kh-47M2 Kinzhal cost? +
Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) Kh-47M2 Kinzhal: Unit cost not publicly disclosed. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
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