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Kh-59
The Kh-59 Ovod is a Russian cruise missile with a two-stage solid-fuel propulsion system and 200 km range. It has a primary land-attack role, while the Kh-59MK variant targets ships. The Kh-59M Ovod-M variant has a bigger warhead and turbojet engine, and is primarily a land-attack missile. The missile is propelled by a solid fuel engine, and incorporates a solid fuel accelerator in the tail. It has a CEP of 2 to 3 meters and can be launched at speeds of 600 to 1,000 km/h at altitudes of 0.2 to 11 kilometers. The Kh-59 has a radar altimeter and can be launched by the Su-24M and other aircraft. The Kh-59ME has an external turbofan engine and dual guidance system, and the 36MT turbofan engine is manufactured by NPO Saturn. The missile has been used in various conflicts, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine.learn more on wikipedia
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