Russia Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV)
Kh-59
A Russian turbojet-powered, air-launched stand-off cruise missile family used against ground and naval targets, with the newer Kh-59MK2 variant adding a stealth-shaped airframe and satellite/electro-optical guidance for strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure.
In service since 1980
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
285
km range
0.95
Mach
320
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 1980. Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from.
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.
- 0.95 Mach Stronger than 38% of missiles
- Range
Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence.
- 285 km Stronger than 59% of missiles
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
- Warhead
Warhead mass. Heavier generally means larger effect radius, at the cost of range.
- 320 kg Stronger than 63% 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, Electro-optical terminal homing (MK2)
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
- Length
Overall length including gun/probe where applicable.
- 5.7 m
- Combat weight
Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor.
- 930 kg
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
- Propulsion type
Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet…
- Turbojet with solid rocket 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-59? +
The Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) Kh-59 has a maximum range of 285 km.
How much does the Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) Kh-59 weigh? +
The Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) Kh-59 has a combat weight of 930 kg.
What is the Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) Kh-59 used for? +
The Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) Kh-59 is a missile typically used for deep strike.
How much does the Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) Kh-59 cost? +
Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) Kh-59: Unit cost not publicly disclosed. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
