Kh-25 vs Kh-15
The Kh-25 and the Kh-15 are both Air-to-Surface missiles. The Kh-15 has a range of 300 km — 27:1 the Kh-25's 11 km. The Kh-25 reaches 1,620 km/h vs 6,174 km/h for the Kh-15. The Kh-25 carries a 100 kg warhead vs 150 kg for the Kh-15. Launch weight is 400 kg for the Kh-25 vs 1,200 kg for the Kh-15. The Kh-25 uses Satellite guidance guidance, while the Kh-15 relies on Active radar homing. The Kh-25 entered service 5 years before the Kh-15 (1975 vs 1980).
| Russian air-to-surface missile, entering service in 1975, has a warhead of 100 kg. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Air-to-Surface |
| Type | Surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Zvezda-Strela |
| Service year | 1975 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Russian air-to-surface missile, entering service in 1980, travels at Mach 4.1 to strike targets. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Air-to-Surface |
| Type | Anti-radar missile |
| Manufacturer | Dubna Machine-building Plant |
| Service year | 1980 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 11.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 1.3 ◉ |
| Weight | 400 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 100.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 3.50 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 300 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Satellite guidance |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
| Range | 300.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 5.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 1,200 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 150.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 4.80 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 450 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Kh-25 or Kh-15?
The Kh-15 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the Kh-25's 11 km.
Which is faster, the Kh-25 or Kh-15?
The Kh-15 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 5.0 compared to the Kh-25's Mach 1.3.
Which has a larger warhead, the Kh-25 or Kh-15?
The Kh-15 carries a larger warhead at 150 kg compared to the Kh-25's 100 kg.
Which is heavier, the Kh-25 or Kh-15?
The Kh-15 is heavier at 1,200 kg compared to the Kh-25's 400 kg.
Which is longer, the Kh-25 or Kh-15?
The Kh-15 is longer at 4.80 meters compared to the Kh-25's 3.50 meters.
What guidance systems do the Kh-25 and Kh-15 use?
The Kh-25 uses Satellite guidance guidance while the Kh-15 uses Active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Kh-25 or Kh-15?
The Kh-25 entered service first in 1975, 5 years before the Kh-15 which entered service in 1980.