Kh-15 vs Kh-47M2 Kinzhal
Overview
The Kh-15 and the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal are both Air-to-Surface missiles.
The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal has a range of 2,000 km — 6.7x the Kh-15's 300 km. The Kh-15 reaches 6,174 km/h vs 12,350 km/h for the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal. The Kh-15 carries a 150 kg warhead vs 480 kg for the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal. Launch weight is 1,200 kg for the Kh-15 vs 4,300 kg for the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal. The Kh-15 uses Active radar homing guidance, while the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal relies on INS, mid-course update.
The Kh-15 entered service 37 years before the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal (1980 vs 2017).
| 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 |
| Russian hypersonic missile, entered service in 2017, with a maximum speed of Mach 8.2. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Air-to-Surface |
| Type | Hypersonic air-launched ballistic missile |
| Manufacturer | Votkinsk Plant State Production Association |
| Service year | 2017 |
| Number produced | 188 units |
| Estimated unit price | $10 million |
| 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 |
| Range | 2,000.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 10.1 ◉ |
| Weight | 4,300 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 480.0 kg ◉ |
| Length | 7.20 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 1200 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | INS, mid-course update |
| Warhead type | High Explosive or Nuclear |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the Kh-15 or Kh-47M2 Kinzhal?
The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the Kh-15's 300 km.
Which is faster, the Kh-15 or Kh-47M2 Kinzhal?
The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 10.1 compared to the Kh-15's Mach 5.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Kh-15 or Kh-47M2 Kinzhal?
The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal carries a larger warhead at 480 kg compared to the Kh-15's 150 kg.
Which is heavier, the Kh-15 or Kh-47M2 Kinzhal?
The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal is heavier at 4,300 kg compared to the Kh-15's 1,200 kg.
Which is longer, the Kh-15 or Kh-47M2 Kinzhal?
The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal is longer at 7.20 meters compared to the Kh-15's 4.80 meters.
What guidance systems do the Kh-15 and Kh-47M2 Kinzhal use?
The Kh-15 uses Active radar homing guidance while the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal uses INS, mid-course update guidance.
Which entered service first, the Kh-15 or Kh-47M2 Kinzhal?
The Kh-15 entered service first in 1980, 37 years before the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal which entered service in 2017.