MAKS 2015: KTRV showcases Kh-59MK2 aircraft guided missile upgrades

[Zarvan]

The Kh-59MK2 updated stand-off land attack missile from Russia's Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) was unveiled at MAKS 2015 Source: Nikolai Novichkov
Among the most significant weapons to be exhibited at MAKS 2015 was an updated version of the Kh-59 stand-off land attack missile, called the Kh-59MK2.

Developed by the Raduga Design Bureau, part of Russia's Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV), the new variant - about to enter flight testing - has been configured to fit in the internal weapons bay of the Sukhoi PAK FA (T-50) fighter aircraft. Additionally, the body of the missile has been optimised for a reduced radar cross section (RCS).

The new, stealthy Kh-59MK2 is 4.2 m long, has a wingspan of 2.5 m, and a 0.4x0.4 m cross section with its wings and fins folded. Although currently designated as part of the Kh-59 family, it is expected to receive an entirely new designation in the future.

As for the original Kh-59, the missile is intended to strike a variety of fixed ground targets, including targets with low radar, infrared (IR), and optical background contrast, known position co-ordinates, and target area information features.

Powered by a Saturn 37-04 bypass turbojet (or a 50MT turbojet for export), the modernised Kh-59MK2 has an acknowledged range of 290 km. It incorporates an INS and a satellite guidance system (GPS and GLONASS) that can provide mid-course guidance, and an electro-optical (EO) terminal guidance system that gives a circular error probable of 3 m in either day or night operations. One or more missions can be loaded into that system to provide optional guidance on different targets.

The missile can fly as low as 50 m over the ground, with warhead options including a 310 kg penetrator or submunitions.

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MAKS 2015: KTRV showcases Kh-59MK2 aircraft guided missile upgrades - IHS Jane's 360

 

[Skull and Bones]

Putin is not impressed.

 

[C130]

well this is an improvement over the non-stealthy Ovod, but I bet Pantsir can still shoot it down


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[Penguin]

I'm confused

As displayed, 2 variants exist.

MAKS 2001 Kh-59MK

MAKS 2009 Kh-59MK2

MAKS 2011 Kh-59M2E

MAKS 2015 KH-59MK2

Looks like an entirely new missile to me.