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K-9 (missile)
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K-9(missile)

Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · Russia · 1961
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K-9(missile)

K-9 (missile)
K-9 (missile) Photo: F l a n k e r · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
30
Seeker / Guidance
40
No-Escape Zone
35
Speed
50
Counter-Measure Resistance
20
Lethality
45
Data-Link
0
Reliability
60
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
50
Origin Russia
ManufacturerMKB Raduga
CategoryMedium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR)
EraEarly Cold War
In service1961
Operators3 countries
Data Quality86%
35
Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) MASS Rating
11/22
Early Cold War
50/73
All-Time
Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · 10 axes scored
Range
30
Seeker / Guidance
40
No-Escape Zone
35
Speed
50
Counter-Measure Resistance
20
Lethality
45
Data-Link
0
Reliability
60
Technology
30
Cost-Effectiveness
50
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the medium-range aam (mraam / bvr) category.
01 / Overview
K-9 (missile)
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1961–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · EARLY COLD WAR
11
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
60
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
35
medium-range aam (mraam / bvr) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the medium-range aam (mraam / bvr) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • Missile Typeair-to-air missile
  • DesignerMKB Raduga
  • Length4.5 m
  • Diameter250 mm
  • Launch Weight245 kg
  • In ServiceNo
▣Propulsion5MOD.5
  • Propulsion Typesolid-fuel rocket
  • Motor Typetwo-stage solid-fuel rocket engine
  • Boost StageYes
  • Two-StageYes
  • Fuel / Propellantsolid
◇Performance4MOD.4
  • Maximum Range9 km
  • Top Speed1,400 m/s
  • Top Speed (Mach)4.2 Mach
  • HypersonicNo
▤Launch Platform5MOD.5
⬢Production3MOD.3
  • Total Production0
  • Operators0
  • Variants0
▲Warhead Detail1MOD.1
  • Explosive Filler Weight27 kg
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1961Production started
65
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
The initial propulsion phase where a high-thrust motor accelerates the missile to operational velocity.
A two-stage ATGM propulsion system where a booster stage initially accelerates the missile before a sustainer stage maintains flight velocity.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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