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Kh-29 Kedge/AS-14


ORIGIN: (Real World)
Russian Federation

GAMES FEATURED IN:
Ace Combat 05: The Unsung War
Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War

COMPATIBLE AIRCRAFT:
Su-34 Strike Flanker

OVERVIEW:
The Kh-29, aka AS-14 "Kedge", was the only air-to-ground missile designed by the Molniya Design Bureau. It was developed in the mid-1970's for the MiG-27, Su-17, and the Su-24 aircraft. It was later also integrated into other aircraft as well, such as the Su-34 "Fullback." This armament was developed for attacking heavily reinforced buildings; nearly half the missile's weight is in its warhead. It is supported on AKU-58 launcher pylons, from which it is dropped down before its engine starts. An improved version, the Kh-29L, is guided by a laser illuminated from various sources. The Kh-29T (Article 64) has a television head with automatic optical homing to a distinguishable object indicated by the pilot in the cockpit. The Kh-29D version with a thermal- imaging head is also on the list of Russian export items.

Source(s):
www.GlobalSecurity.org

*Original Article by ICE*