ВС России на передовой применили многоцелевую ракету Х-35У

The "Gran-K" homing head helped to destroy the target

Russian military personnel at the forefront have successfully used the subsonic Kh-35U multipurpose tactical missile. Thanks to the modernized active-passive radar homing head ( seeker) "Gran-K", the missile successfully struck another P-18 "Terek" meter-band surveillance radar station (radar).

A combined mode of operation was used, involving bearing the radiation from the P-18 radar at a distance of 35 km and an active mode on the terminal section of the trajectory.
Evgeny Damantsev, military expert

Aircraft, helicopters, and warships can be carriers of this type of missile. They use missiles without entering the enemy's air defense systems' coverage area.

Technical characteristics of the Kh-35U missile:

  • Maximum range — 260 km
  • Length — 4.4 m
  • Warhead mass — 145 kg
  • Warhead type — penetrating high-explosive
  • Launch mass — 670 kg
  • Wingspan - 1.33 meters
  • Speed — 890 km/h

Earlier www1.ru reported that Russia may increase the production of MANPADS "Verba". The complexes can be used against cruise missiles, helicopters, and airplanes.

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