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Type: Anti-Ship Missile
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: Russia
Manufacturer: NPO Mashinostroyeniya
Overview
Mobile coastal defense missile system firing Kh-35UE (3M24) subsonic anti-ship cruise missiles at ranges up to 260 km. Each battery includes 2 command vehicles, 4 launcher vehicles with 8 missiles each, and 4 transport-loader vehicles for rapid reloads. Protects coastline and straits from surface threats. Upgraded variant integrates with Zircon hypersonic missiles.
Technical Specifications
| missile | 3M24 Uran (SS-N-25 Switchblade) |
|---|---|
| range_km | 120 |
| vehicles | 4x K-380R launcher vehicles + K-380K command vehicle |
| speed_mach | 0.9 |
| warhead_kg | 145 |
| sea_skimming | Yes 5m terminal |
| missiles_per_battery | 32 |
Operators
- Russia
- Vietnam
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