Aviation Week - Aerospace Defense, Business & Commercial News

Monday, May 25, 2015

Kh-29 (AS-14 'Kedge)



It is comparable to the United States' AGM-65 Maverick missile but with a much heavier warhead. The Kh-29 is intended for primary use against larger battlefield targets and infrastructure such as industrial buildings, depots and bridges, but can also be used against ships up to 10,000 tonnes, hardened aircraft shelters and concrete runways.

Variants: KH29T, KH29L

Type: Air-to-surface missile

Deployed: India

Designer: Molniya/Vympel MKB

Range: 30Kms

Engine: Fixed thrust solid fuel rocket

Platform: SU 30 MKI, Mig 29UPG, Mig 29K, Mig 27, Mig 21 bison, Tu-142.

No comments:

Post a Comment