The Kalashnikov Group has fulfilled a state contract for the supply of Vikhr-1 high-precision guided air-launched missiles. All products have been shipped in full, the company's press service reported.
Over the past two years, specialists have carried out serious work to improve the product. Thanks to this, "Vikhr-1" remains a highly effective product, which, in turn, is confirmed by a stable state order and a large export contract for 2026.
Vikhr-1 missiles are actively used to engage ground maneuvering armored vehicles. Ka-52 Alligator reconnaissance and attack helicopters, equipped with these weapons, successfully destroy fortifications, strongholds, and firing points, and inflict damage on enemy manpower.
"Vikhr-1" allows engaging targets day and night and in adverse weather conditions. The missile carries a tandem HEAT warhead that penetrates up to 800 mm of armor and reinforced concrete floors with dimensions of more than 2.5 m.
Technical characteristics of the Vikhr-1 missile:
- Missile speed — up to 610 m/s.
- Guided missile carrier — Ka-52 helicopter.
- Range of application — from 800 m to 10000 m.
- Application height — from 10 m to 4000 m.
Earlier www1.ru reported that the characteristics of the latest Russian Vikhr-1 missile have been revealed.