Kh-59 vs 2K12 Kub
The Kh-59 and the 2K12 Kub are both Surface-to-Air missiles. The Kh-59 has a range of 290 km — 12:1 the 2K12 Kub's 24 km. The Kh-59 reaches 980 km/h vs 3,457 km/h for the 2K12 Kub. The Kh-59 carries a 320 kg warhead vs 59 kg for the 2K12 Kub. Launch weight is 930 kg for the Kh-59 vs 550 kg for the 2K12 Kub. The Kh-59 uses Inertial, TV, active radar homing guidance, while the 2K12 Kub relies on Semi-active radar homing. The 2K12 Kub entered service 13 years before the Kh-59 (1967 vs 1980).
| Russian air-to-surface missile, entered service in 1980, utilizing TV and active radar homing. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Tactical Missiles Corporation |
| Service year | 1980 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Soviet surface-to-air missile, entered service in 1967, utilizing semi-active radar homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Surface-to-Air |
| Type | Radar-guided surface-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Russian State Industry |
| Service year | 1967 |
| Number produced | 10,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 290.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 980 km/h ◉ |
| Weight | 930 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 320.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 5.85 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 420 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Inertial, TV, active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
| Range | 24.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.8 ◉ |
| Weight | 550 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 59.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 6.20 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 335 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Semi-active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Kh-59 or 2K12 Kub?
The Kh-59 has a longer range at 290 km compared to the 2K12 Kub's 24 km.
Which is faster, the Kh-59 or 2K12 Kub?
The 2K12 Kub is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 2.8 compared to the Kh-59's 980 km/h.
Which has a larger warhead, the Kh-59 or 2K12 Kub?
The Kh-59 carries a larger warhead at 320 kg compared to the 2K12 Kub's 59 kg.
Which is heavier, the Kh-59 or 2K12 Kub?
The Kh-59 is heavier at 930 kg compared to the 2K12 Kub's 550 kg.
Which is longer, the Kh-59 or 2K12 Kub?
The 2K12 Kub is longer at 6.20 meters compared to the Kh-59's 5.85 meters.
What guidance systems do the Kh-59 and 2K12 Kub use?
The Kh-59 uses Inertial, TV, active radar homing guidance while the 2K12 Kub uses Semi-active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Kh-59 or 2K12 Kub?
The 2K12 Kub entered service first in 1967, 13 years before the Kh-59 which entered service in 1980.