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Kh-28
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Kh-28

Anti-Radiation Missiles (ARM) · Russia · 1973
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Kh-28

Kh-28
Kh-28 Photo: "US Air Force EOD specialist" per http://www.gulflink.osd.mil/irfna/irfna_en.html#to%20en%20126 · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain Use of this image does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Range
75
Seeker Sensitivity
70
Memorization Capability
60
Speed
65
Lethality
70
Frequency Coverage
60
Counter-Measure Resistance
55
Reliability
75
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Russia
ManufacturerMKB Raduga
CategoryAnti-Radiation Missiles (ARM)
EraCold War
In service1973
Operators15 countries
Data Quality87%
67
Anti-Radiation Missiles (ARM) MASS Rating
5/14
Cold War
7/19
All-Time
Anti-Radiation Missiles (ARM) · 10 axes scored
Range
75
Seeker Sensitivity
70
Memorization Capability
60
Speed
65
Lethality
70
Frequency Coverage
60
Counter-Measure Resistance
55
Reliability
75
Technology
60
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the anti-radiation missiles (arm) category.
01 / Overview
Kh-28
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1973–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
ANTI-RADIATION MISSILES (ARM) · COLD WAR
5
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
67
anti-radiation missiles (arm) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the anti-radiation missiles (arm) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
  • Missile Typeanti-radiation missile
  • Service Entry Year1973
  • DesignerAlexander Yakovlevich Bereznyak
  • Length5.97 m
  • Diameter430 mm
  • Launch Weight720 kg
  • In ServiceYes
▣Propulsion5MOD.5
  • Propulsion Typeliquid-fuel rocket
  • Motor Typeliquid-fuel rocket
  • Boost StageYes
  • Two-StageYes
  • Fuel / Propellantred fuming nitric acid (RFNA) and liquid fuel
◇Performance6MOD.6
  • Minimum Range80 km
  • Maximum Range110 km
  • Top Speed3,000 m/s
  • Top Speed (Mach)3 Mach
  • Flight Profilehigh-speed, low-altitude approach to target radar
  • HypersonicNo
◆Warhead4MOD.4
▤Launch Platform5MOD.5
⬢Production2MOD.2
  • Variants3
  • Production Start1,973 year
▲Warhead Detail2MOD.2
  • Explosive Filler Weight160 kg
  • Explosive Filler TypeBlast fragmentation
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1973Production started
53
years in service
14
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
Capability of launching an anti-tank guided missile from an airborne platform, such as a helicopter or aircraft.
Guidance method using passive radar detection to home in on enemy radar emissions.
The initial propulsion phase where a high-thrust motor accelerates the missile to operational velocity.
Fire-and-forget refers to a missile guidance system where the missile guides itself to its target after launch, requiring no further input from the operator.
A two-stage ATGM propulsion system where a booster stage initially accelerates the missile before a sustainer stage maintains flight velocity.
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