Kh-29 vs Kh-15
The Kh-29 and the Kh-15 are both Air-to-Surface missiles. The Kh-15 has a range of 300 km — 10:1 the Kh-29's 30 km. The Kh-29 reaches 2,200 km/h vs 6,174 km/h for the Kh-15. The Kh-29 carries a 317 kg warhead vs 150 kg for the Kh-15. Launch weight is 657 kg for the Kh-29 vs 1,200 kg for the Kh-15. The Kh-29 uses Imaging infrared guidance guidance, while the Kh-15 relies on Active radar homing.
| Russian air-to-surface missile, entered service in 1980, utilizes imaging infrared guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Air-to-Surface |
| Type | Air-to-surface missile |
| Manufacturer | Vympel |
| Service year | 1980 |
| 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 | 30.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 1.8 ◉ |
| Weight | 657 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 317.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 3.87 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 380 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Imaging infrared 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-29 or Kh-15?
The Kh-15 has a longer range at 300 km compared to the Kh-29's 30 km.
Which is faster, the Kh-29 or Kh-15?
The Kh-15 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 5.0 compared to the Kh-29's Mach 1.8.
Which has a larger warhead, the Kh-29 or Kh-15?
The Kh-29 carries a larger warhead at 317 kg compared to the Kh-15's 150 kg.
Which is heavier, the Kh-29 or Kh-15?
The Kh-15 is heavier at 1,200 kg compared to the Kh-29's 657 kg.
Which is longer, the Kh-29 or Kh-15?
The Kh-15 is longer at 4.80 meters compared to the Kh-29's 3.87 meters.
What guidance systems do the Kh-29 and Kh-15 use?
The Kh-29 uses Imaging infrared guidance guidance while the Kh-15 uses Active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the Kh-29 or Kh-15?
Both the Kh-29 and Kh-15 entered service in the same year: 1980.