Kh-31A
Anti-ship missileFielded 1982Pending verification
Missile ForcesRUS
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeAnti-ship missile
Date of introduction1982
ProliferationAt least 6 countries
Variants
Kh-31Aactive seeker head for use as an anti-ship missile against vessels up to destroyer size, range of 25 km–103 km (13.5–55.6 nmi). Missile is sea-skimming as it approaches the target.[1]
Kh-31PType 77P) - passive seeker head for use as an anti-radiation missile. Stays at high altitude throughout its flight, allowing higher speeds and increasing range to 110 km (60 nmi; 70 mi).[1]
Kh-31AD/Kh-31PD ("Kh-31 Mod 2")increase range through increasing the fuselage from 4.70 m (15 ft 5 in) to 5.3 m (17 ft 5 in) long.[18] As of 2012, the Kh-31PD is serially produced. Kh-31AD is in series production since 2013.[1]
Kh-31PKinstalled non-contact fuse, maximum speed 900 m/s, range 120–160 km. Destined for Su-27SM, Su-30MK, Su-35. In serial production since 2009.[1]
MA-31telemetry and other systems installed by McDonnell Douglas/Boeing for use by the US Navy as a target drone. Tested between 1996-2007; a version upgraded with GPS, the MA-31PG, was offered to the Navy as a replacement for the MQM-8 Vandal but they bought the…[1]
KR-1version of the Kh-31P exported to China in 1997. It seems that Zvezda wanted to sell an initial batch of KR-1's to China, before the KR-1 went into production in China.[1]
YJ-91Ying Ji 91 - Chinese missile based on the Kh-31P.[citation needed] They are also reported to have developed an anti-shipping version with an indigenous active seeker, and are looking to develop this for use in submarines.[1]
NoteAn active/passive air-to-air version for use against slow-moving support aircraft, a so-called "AWACS killer", was announced at the 1992 Moscow air show with 200 km (110 nmi; 120 mi) range.[1]
Weapons and payload options · 1Confidence · Source
KH-31AMedium-range Anti-Ship Missile
Med[1]- Range
- -31 km-19 mi · -17 nmi
- Type
- Medium-range Anti-Ship Missile
- Guidance
- Kh-31A: inertial guidance with active radar homing Kh-31P: inertial with passive radar
- Warhead
- HE shaped charge
- Warhead weight
- Kh-31A :94 kg (207 lb) Kh-31P :87 kg (192 lb
- Speed
- Kh-31A/P: 2,160–2,520 km/h (1,340–1,570 mph) MA-31: Mach 2.7 (low), Mach 3.5 (hi
- Length
- Mod 1 : 4.700 m (15 ft 5.0 in)[3] Mod 2
Kh-31A - active seeker head for use as an anti-ship missile against vessels up to destroyer size, range of 25 km–103 km (13.5–55.6 nmi). Missile is sea-skimming as it approaches the target.
Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
- Kh-31A Russian Anti-Ship Missile, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
- 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import