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K-10S

Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles · Russia · 1961
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K-10S

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
40
Lethality
60
Sea-Skimming / Stealth
30
Guidance
55
Counter-Measure Resistance
45
Speed
50
Warhead Effect
65
Reliability
55
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Russia
CategoryShip-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles
EraEarly Cold War
In service1961
Operators1 countries
Quantity40
Data Quality84%
51
Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles MASS Rating
4/8
Early Cold War
81/98
All-Time
Ship-Launched Anti-Ship Missiles · 10 axes scored
Range
40
Lethality
60
Sea-Skimming / Stealth
30
Guidance
55
Counter-Measure Resistance
45
Speed
50
Warhead Effect
65
Reliability
55
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the ship-launched anti-ship missiles category.
01 / Overview
K-10S
Country
Production
1961–
Quantity
40
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
SHIP-LAUNCHED ANTI-SHIP MISSILES · EARLY COLD WAR
4
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
51
ship-launched anti-ship missiles category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the ship-launched anti-ship missiles category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
  • Missile Typesupersonic anti-ship missile
  • Service Entry Year1961
  • DesignerMKB Raduga
  • Length9.75 m
  • Diameter1,000 mm
  • Launch Weight4,533 kg
  • In ServiceYes
◈Guidance4MOD.4
▣Propulsion2MOD.2
  • Propulsion Typeturbojet
  • Motor Typeturbojet
◇Performance5MOD.5
  • Maximum Range350 km
  • Top Speed580 m/s
  • Top Speed (Mach)1.7 Mach
  • Cruise Altitude10,000 m
  • Flight Profilehigh-altitude cruise then low-altitude terminal dive
◆Warhead3MOD.3
  • Warhead Typehigh-explosive or nuclear
  • Warhead Weight1,000 kg
  • Nuclear-CapableYes
▤Launch Platform3MOD.3
  • Launch PlatformTu-16K-10 Badger C
  • Air-LaunchedYes
  • Launcher Typeair launch from Tu-16 bomber
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Variants1
  • Production Start1,961 year
▲Warhead Detail3MOD.3
  • Detonation Mechanism / Fuzeimpact fuze
  • Explosive Filler Weight1,000 kg
  • Explosive Filler TypeFK-10 HE
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1961Production started
65
years in service
40
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
Guidance system using onboard radar to actively emit and receive signals for target tracking and missile course correction.
Capability of launching an anti-tank guided missile from an airborne platform, such as a helicopter or aircraft.
A guidance method that uses inertial navigation sensors together with satellite‑based GPS signals to determine a missile’s position and steer it toward a target.
Relating to or using nuclear energy, typically fission, for propulsion or power generation in military vessels.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
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