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K-13 (missile)larger figure on 0 of 1
Kh-25larger figure on 1 of 1
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
R-13M
Single sourceR-3R
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | K-13 (missile) | Kh-25 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Short-range infrared homing air-to-air missile[source] | tactical air-to-surface missile[source] |
| Place of origin | Soviet Union[source] | Soviet Union[source] |
| In service | 1961[source] | 1975–present[source] |
| Used by | See Operators[source] | — |
| Manufacturer |
2.830 m (9 ft 3.4 in) (R-13M) 3.48 m (11 ft 5 in) (R-3R)[source]
Kh-25ML
Single sourceKh-25MP 1VP
Single sourceKh-25MP 2VP
Single sourceKh-25ML :370.5 cm (12 ft 2 in) Kh-25MP 1VP :425.5 cm (167.5 in) Kh-25MP 2VP :435.5 cm (171.5 in)[source]
Operational; Operational range
Single sourceR-3S / R-3R · effective
Single sourceR-3S / R-3R · max
Single source1.0 to 3.5 kilometres (0.6 to 2.2 mi )[source]
0.9 to 7 km max, 2 km effective[source]
Operational; Kh-25ML
Single sourceOperational; Kh-25ML Kh-25MP :up to
Single sourceKh-25MP
Single sourceKh-25MR
Single sourceKh-25MP :89.6 kg (198 lb), Kh-25MR :140 kg (309 lb)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Vympel[source]
Zvezda-Strela[source] |
| Warhead | 7.4 kg (16 lb)[source] | High explosive, shell-forming[source] |
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| Engine | solid-fuel rocket engine[source] | — |
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| Guidance system | infrared homing[source] | Laser guidance , passive radiation , TV guidance , IIR , Satellite guidance , active radar homing depending on variant[source] |
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| Launch platform | MiG-21 , MiG-23 , MiG-19 , MiG-17 Sukhoi Su-17/20/22[source] | MiG-21, MiG-23/27, MiG-29, Ka-52, Su-17/20/22, Su-24, Su-25, Su-27, Yakovlev Yak-130 Kh-25MP : MiG-23/27, Su-17/22, Su-24, Su-25 Ka-50[source] |
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| Guidance | (R-3S) infrared homing ; (R-3R) SARH[source] | — |
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| Launch weight | (R-3S) 75 kg (166 lb); (R-3R) 93 kg (205 lb)[source] | — |
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| Explosive content | 5.3 kg (11.68 lbs) of TGAF-5 (40% TNT, 40% RDX, 20% Aluminium powder)[source] | — |
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| Fuze | type 428 proximity fuze and I-107 Contact fuze (R-3R)[source] | — |
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| Former operator · Bulgaria | Bulgaria[source] | — |
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| Former operator · Guinea | Guinea[source] | — |
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| Designed | — | 1971–75[source] |
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| Produced | — | 1975–present[source] |
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| Reported operators |
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Operational; Kh-25MTP
Single sourceKh-25ML :11 km (5.9 nmi) Kh-25MP :up to 60 km (32 nmi) Kh-25MTP : 20 km (11 nmi)[source]