June 19, 2004 at 7:17 pm
I am not sure how correct this is but
From GlobalSecurity.org
The Kh-65 missile is a tactical modification of the strategic Kh-55. According to available information, (on data sheets at the 1992 Moscow Air Show), its range was to be 500-600 km. The reduced ranges is a product of compliance with the SALT-2 treaty which imposed The reason for shortening its range was that, according to terms of the SALT-2 Treaty, any aircraft carrying missiles with a range longer than 600 km will be regarded as a strategic one and the number of such aircraft is strictly limited. A full-sized versio of the Kh-65SE was displayed for the first time in 1993 (February in Abu Dabi, then September 1993 in Zhukovskiy and Nizhniy Novgorod). The missiles shown at the exhibitions did not differ from the earlier versions except for their range, quoted as 250 km when launched from low altitude and 280 km when launched from high altitude. The Kh-65 was intended for use against large targets with a larger than 300 m2 effective reflecting surface area, particularly warships, under conditions of strong electronic interference. It approaches the target guided by an inertial navigation system while flying at a low altitude. Having reached the region where the target is located, it rises to a higher altitude and its active-radar target seeking system turns on.
The Missile is also said to be integrated with the Su-35 and Su-37.
Anyone have any info on this missile?
Any comments?