OVERVIEW: The AS-18 KAZOO B (Kh-59MK) is a two-stage, long-range, solid fuel, sub-sonic, turbo-jet powered, air-launched anti-ship missile. It has uses a 320 kg AP HE warhead.

DETAILS: Target coordinates are fed into the missile before launch.   The missile can be programed to fly as low as 4 meters over water.  The Kh-59MK initially uses inertial guidance.   At an unknown distance from the target the radar in the missile is activated and homes in on the target.   The Kh-59MK can engage targets up to Sea State 6.

NOTES: The AS-18 is a variant of the AS-13 KINGBOLT. The Kh-59MK variant was developed  for Su-30 Flanker, as well as being offered for export. 
 
SOURCES: Jane's Weapons Systems, Vol. 1: Air-Launched,  Kh-59M, Kh-59ME Ovod-M (AS-18 'Kazoo'), 15 Dec 2012 ; Federation of American Scientists. "Raduga Kh-59 (AS-13 Kingbolt) and Kh-59M (AS-18 Kazoo)." Accessed November 9, 2013. http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/missile/row/as-13.htm ; Air Power Australia. "Soviet/Russian Tactical Air - Surface Missiles." Accessed November 9, 2013. http://www.ausairpower.net/APA-Rus-ASM.html#mozTocId100114  ;  Tactical Missiles Corporation JSC. "Tactical Missiles Corporation JSC." Accessed November 9, 2013. http://eng.ktrv.ru/production_eng/323/512/517/.











