Do China and Russia possess anti-radar missiles for their own aircraft?


Yes, China and Russia have developed and deployed anti-radar missiles (ARMs) on their aircraft. These missiles are meant to identify and target radar emissions from adversary air defense systems, such as radar-guided surface-to-air missile sites. They operate by sensing radio frequency emissions from radar systems and then autonomously navigating themselves to the source of these emissions in order to disable or destroy the radar.

China

The CM-102 is a Chinese anti-radiation missile (ARM) designed to target radar stations. It is part of China's ambition to create a full range of air-to-ground missiles.


The CM-400AKG, another significant Chinese ARM, is a supersonic missile that can target land-based radar sites. It has a range of around 250-280 kilometers and can be fired from a variety of platforms, including aircraft.

YJ-91, also known as the TL-10, is an anti-radiation missile designed primarily for use against radar stations and other electromagnetic generating targets.
The YJ-12 is primarily an anti-ship missile, although it also possesses anti-radiation capabilities. It can target radar systems both on land and at sea, displaying China's dual-use missile technology.
The BA-7 (Blue Arrow 7) is a lightweight air-to-ground missile with an anti-radiation variant. It is part of China's efforts to create adaptable missile systems for a variety of combat scenarios.

Another Chinese ARM, the LT-2, is intended to engage and destroy radar stations. It is frequently carried by fighter planes and other aircraft on missions to suppress enemy air defenses (SEAD).

Russia


The Kh-25MP (AS-12 'Kegler') is a Russian air-to-surface ARM built primarily for targeting radar systems. It has a maximum range of 40 kilometers and is carried by a variety of Russian aircraft.

Kh-31P (AS-17 'Krypton'): Another important Russian ARM, the Kh-31P can target radar sites as well as other radio-emitting targets. It has a range of more than 200 kilometers and is employed by Russian airplanes and navy ships.

The Kh-58UShKE (AS-11 'Kilter') is an anti-radiation missile designed to attack radar stations and other forms of electronic warfare systems. It has a range of around 120 kilometers and is transported by Russian aircraft.

Kh-58UShK (AS-11B 'Kilter'): This is an updated variant of the Kh-58 missile that is more effective against radar sites and other electronic warfare targets. It is part of Russia's ongoing endeavor to improve its ARM capabilities.

Kh-31AD (AS-17 'Krypton'): Like the Kh-31P, the Kh-31AD is designed for anti-ship and anti-radiation operations. It can target radar stations and other radio-emitting objects.

The Kh-35U (AS-20 'Kayak') is primarily an anti-ship missile, but it also includes an anti-radiation variant that targets radar stations. It is used on several Russian naval systems and aircraft.

Both China and Russia are developing anti-radiation missile capabilities to counter more sophisticated air defense systems and protect their own aircraft during military operations. These missiles serve an important role in modern warfare by destroying enemy radar equipment, reducing their capacity to locate and engage allied aircraft and missiles.
 
written by : Syed Ali Raza Naqvi