Federal Service

for Military-Technical Cooperation

Navy Armament and Vehicles
Ship Missile Weapon SystemShip Missile Weapon System with Yakhont Anti-Ship Cruise Missile

PURPOSE AND MAIN TASKS

Yakhont anti-ship cruise missile (ASCM) is designed for fighting against the tactical groups of surface ships under strong fire and electronic jamming conditions.

SPECIFIC FEATURES

Yakhont has the following specific performance features:
  • it has long firing range;
  • full combat independence is provided (“fire-forget”);
  • it uses the variable (low, high-low) altitudes;
  • it has high supersonic speeds at all flight phases; 
  • full alignment with a wide range of carriers (surface ships of all major classes, submarine and ground launchers) is provided; low observation capability for up-to-date RD (STEALTH technology);
  • the missile is capable to efficiently deviate from enemy AD weapon;
  • it is easy to store, handle and transport, high reliability of the missiles and ship system components is provided.