The Kalashnikov group has delivered the Vikhr-1 guided missiles to the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation ahead of schedule, scheduled for delivery in 2021.
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The missiles were fully shipped to the Ministry of Defence ahead of schedule under the state defense order for 2021. Before being handed over to the Ministry of Defence, the missiles of this batch passed flight tests, during which the full compliance of the transferred products with the customer's requirements was confirmed.
Vikhr-1 air-to-surface guided missiles are designed to destroy moving armoured vehicles, enemy fortifications, and low-speed air targets. The maximum firing range is up to 8 km, while launches can be carried out from an altitude of up to 4000 metres. The missile carriers are Ka-52 Alligator reconnaissance and attack helicopters.
The Kalashnikov Group is a leading Russian manufacturer of automatic and sniper combat firearms, guided artillery munitions, and a wide range of high-accuracy weapons. Kalashnikov is a powerhouse of the Russian weapon industry, producing about 95% of all small arms in the country. Special-purpose military and civilian systems are also manufactured at the Kalashnikov Group facilities, including remote-controlled combat modules, unmanned aerial vehicles, multi-functional special-purpose boats, and aerospace products. The Kalashnikov Group exports its products to more than 27 countries around the world.
