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AGM-179 JAGMlarger figure on 0 of 1
Novator KS-172larger figure on 1 of 1
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Measured figures
Length
Single source70 in (1,778 mm)[source]
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Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | AGM-179 JAGM | Novator KS-172 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Air-to-surface missile[source] | Long range air-to-air missile[source] |
| In service | Achieved IOC March 1st 2022 with the U.S. Marine Corps[source] | N/A(;)[source] |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin[source] | NPO Novator Defence Research and Development Organisation[source] |
| Unit cost | US$319,000 (FY 2023)[source] |
KS–172
Single source6.01 m (19.7 ft) + 1.4 m (4.6 ft) (KS–172)[source]
KS–172
Single source61 cm (24 in) (KS–172)[source]
Maximum; 1.1 km/s; Mach 3.3) (KS–172
Single sourceMaximum; Maximum speed
Single source4,000 km/h (2,500 mph; 1.1 km/s; Mach 3.3) (KS–172)[source]
Warhead weight
Single source50 kg (110 lb)[source]
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| No. built | 26,319 (planned)[source] | — |
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| Guidance system | Semi-active laser and millimeter-wave radar[source] | Mid-course: Inertial navigation with mid-course guidance Terminal: Active radar homing (KS–172)[source] |
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| Launch platform | Helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft[source] | Su-27 , Su-30 , Su-35 , Su-30MKI , (proposed), MiG-31 BM[source] |
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| National origin | United States[source] | — |
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| Place of origin | — | Russia/India[source] |
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| Used by | — | Russian Air Force[source] |
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| Designer | — | NPO Novator[source] |
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| Designed | — | 1991[source] |
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| Warhead | — | HE fragmentation (KS–172)[source] |
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| Engine | — | Tandem rocket booster (KS–172)[source] |
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| Propellant | — | Solid fuel[source] |
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| Flight altitude | — | 3 m (9.8 ft)–30,000 m (98,000 ft) (KS–172)[source] |
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