Kh-29TD
| This page is about the Soviet air-to-ground missile Kh-29TD. For the other versions, see Kh-29 (Family). |
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Description
The Kh-29TD is a Soviet TV-guided air-to-ground missile. It was introduced in Update "Sons of Attila". It is a modernized version of the Kh-29TE by adding IR capabilities to the TV guidance allowing for night operations and even more range.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
General info
| Missile characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Mass | 686 kg |
| Guidance | TV+IR |
| Maximum speed | 1.8 M |
| Missile guidance time | 70 secs |
| Firing range | 35 km |
| Explosive mass | 186.24 kg TNTeq |
| Armour penetration | 87 mm |
Effective damage
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Comparison with analogues
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Usage in battles
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Pros and cons
Pros:
- The biggest and most powerful air-launched missile
- Devastating warhead
- Incredible speeds for a missile its size
- Significant range compared to other air-to-ground missiles
- Even longer range than its predecessor Kh-29T
Cons:
- Any disruption in the environment means the missile will no longer track the target (smoke, bushes, etc.)
- No post-launch control
History
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See also
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