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Missile ForcesRussia

Kh-47M2 Kinzhal

Air-launched ballistic missileIn serviceFielded 2017Pending verification

Also known as: Kinzhal, Dagger

Missile ForcesRUS
Kh-47M2 Kinzhal
Photo: Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation · CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeAir-launched ballistic missile
Alternative designationsKinzhal, Dagger
Date of introduction2017
ProliferationOrigin country only
Dimensions and weight
Launch weight4,300 kg9,480 lbApproximateMed[1]
Length8 m26 ftMed[1]
Diameter1 m3 ftMed[1]
Flight performance
SpeedMach 4–10Mach 4 minimum; up to Mach 10 reportedMed[1]
BasingModified MiG-31 (MiG-31K)Med[1]
Payload and range
Maximum range1,500–2,000 km932–1,243 mi · 810–1,080 nmiMed[1]
Payload480 kg1,058 lbMed[1]
WarheadNuclear or conventionalMed[1]
Weapons and payload options · 1Confidence · Source
Kinzhal warheadAir-launched ballistic strike
Med[1]
Range
1,500–2,000 km932–1,243 mi · 810–1,080 nmi
Payload
480 kg
Warhead
Nuclear or conventional
Speed
Mach 4 minimum; up to Mach 10 reported
Carrier
MiG-31K
Summary

Air-launched ballistic missile carried by modified MiG-31 aircraft, with nuclear or conventional payloads.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
Russia
Sources
  1. Kh-47M2 Kinzhal, CSIS Missile Defense Project
    Published/updated 2024-04-23 · Tier 2 · checked 2026-10-03
Change log
  • 2026-10-03 Initial draft entry from cited open sources
  • 2026-10-03 Added payload options and capabilities
  • 2026-10-04 Added photo (CC BY 4.0)