| Is Missile: | yes |
| Kh-69 | |
| Type: | Air-launched cruise missile |
| Origin: | Russia |
| Service: | 2023–current |
| Used By: | Russia |
| Wars: | Russo-Ukrainian War |
| Designer: | MKB Raduga |
| Manufacturer: | Tactical Missiles Corporation |
| Weight: | under 800kg |
| Filling Weight: | approx 300kg |
| Vehicle Range: | 400km reported |
| Speed: | up to 1000km/h |
| Guidance: | Satellite plus inertial |
| Launch Platform: | Su-30MK, Su-34, Su-35, Su-57, MiG-29K, MiG-35[1] |
The Kh-69 (Cyrillic: Х-69) is a Russian subsonic air-launched cruise missile.[2] It was developed from the Kh-59 missile, and has a range of at least . It has a reduced radar signature compared to its forerunners.
The Kh-69 is a product of the Tactical Missile Corporation subsidiary MKB Raduga.[1] It was first unveiled in August 2022.[3]
In September 2023, the International Institute for Strategic Studies reported that the Kh-69 was still in the testing phase of development.
Claims have been made that three Kh-69s were fired at Ukraine overnight on 7-8 February 2024.
On 11 April 2024, Ukrainian sources claimed debris of a Kh-69 missile were found on the site of Russian missile attack against the Trypilska thermal power plant, which was completely disabled as a result of the attack.[4] [5] The attack "destroyed the transformer, turbines and generators" of the power plant.[2] The Institute for the Study of War characterized the attack as part of "continued efforts to improve strike packages and penetrate Ukraine's degraded air defense."[6]
The Kh-69 can be carried inside the Sukhoi Su-57's internal weapons bays. It can also be used by the Su-30MK, Su-34, Su-35, MiG-29K and MiG-35.[1]
The missile is similar in nature to the Storm Shadow and Taurus KEPD 350 missiles.[6] It has one pair of wings and four fins at the rear, that all deploy in flight after launch.[5]
The missile is reported to weigh under 800kg and is reported to cruise at speeds of up to 1000km/h.[6] It can use either a cluster or a penetration warhead, weighing around 300 kilograms.[1]
The Kh-69 uses GPS and GLONASS for guidance,[7] with inertial backup. The missile is reportedly able to fly at an altitude as low as 20 meters above ground level,[8] which greatly contributes to its low radar observability. An electro-optical seeker was reported in 2022 to round out the sensor suite.[9]