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Kalibr Cruise Missile

Brand: Novator Design Bureau
Category: Naval Warfare Systems
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Displacement N/A
Maximum Speed Mach 0.8–2.9
Radar Range N/A
Vertical Launch Cells (VLS) Compatible with universal VLS

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Full Specifications

1. General Information

System Name	Kalibr Cruise Missile (3M14/3M54 series)
Type / Role	Long-range land-attack / anti-ship missile
Manufacturer	Novator Design Bureau (OKB-8)
Country of Origin	Russia
In Service	2012–present
Year Introduced	2012
Unit Cost	Estimated $1.2–1.5 million
Crew	N/A (automated launch)

2. Dimensions & Structure

Length	6.2–8.9 m (variant-dependent)
Beam (Width)	0.53 m
Draft	N/A
Displacement	N/A
Hull Material	Composite alloys
Deck Configuration	Launch from VLS or torpedo tubes

3. Performance & Propulsion

Propulsion Type	Turbojet with solid rocket booster
Engine Model	Turbofan KR-95 type
Power Output	Classified
Maximum Speed	Mach 0.8 (cruise), Mach 2.9 (terminal)
Range	Up to 2,500 km
Endurance	Variable by target distance

4. Sensors & Radar Systems

Primary Radar	Active radar seeker (terminal)
Radar Range	Short-range terminal guidance
Sonar System	N/A
Electro-Optical / IR System	Optional for targeting
Electronic Warfare Suite	Anti-jamming and stealth shaping
Fire Control Radar	Ship/sub integrated system

5. Weapons & Armament

Main Gun	N/A
Vertical Launch System (VLS) Cells	Compatible with UKSK launchers
Missiles	Kalibr 3M14/3M54/91R variants
Anti-Ship Missiles	3M54 Kalibr
Anti-Submarine Torpedoes	91R series
Close-In Weapon System (CIWS)	Ship-dependent
Decoy Systems	Integrated with launch platform

6. Aviation & Support

Helicopter Capability	N/A
Hangar Capacity	N/A
UAV Operations	N/A
Flight Deck Size	N/A
Replenishment at Sea	N/A

7. Defensive & Electronic Systems

Countermeasures	Stealth shaping and low-altitude flight
ECM / ECCM	Yes
Missile Defense System	N/A
Combat Management System	Integrated naval CMS
Communication Systems	Encrypted GLONASS/GPS-based guidance

8. Operational Information

Service Branch	Russian Navy
Primary Operator	Russia
Operational History	Syria (2015–2020), Black Sea operations
Notable Feature	Long-range precision strike capability from sea-based platforms

Our Rating

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Technology 8 / 10
Performance 8 / 10
Maintenance Efficiency 8 / 10
Operational Flexibility 8 / 10

PROS

Long operational range (up to 2,500 km)
Multiple launch platforms (ship, sub, land)
High accuracy with advanced guidance systems
Terminal supersonic strike capability (3M54 variant)
Capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear payloads

CONS

Subsonic cruise speed increases interception risk
Costly production and maintenance
Limited export due to sanctions and security restrictions
Heavy reliance on satellite navigation (GLONASS)
Effectiveness reduced against advanced air defenses

Kalibr Cruise Missile – Russia’s Precision Long-Range Strike Weapon

The Kalibr Cruise Missile (NATO: SS-N-27 “Sizzler”) is a family of Russian long-range, sea- and submarine-launched cruise missiles developed by the Novator Design Bureau (OKB-8). Designed for precision strikes against land and naval targets, the Kalibr system has become a central element of Russia’s naval strike capability, similar in role to the U.S. Navy’s Tomahawk missile.

Design and Capabilities

The Kalibr missile series includes both anti-ship (3M54), land-attack (3M14), and anti-submarine (91R) variants. It features a turbojet propulsion system and employs inertial, satellite (GLONASS), and terrain contour matching guidance systems for high accuracy. The 3M14 land-attack version can strike targets at ranges up to 2,500 km, flying at subsonic speed (around Mach 0.8) for most of its trajectory, while the 3M54 variant accelerates to Mach 2.9 during terminal attack.

Operationally, the Kalibr has been launched from surface ships, submarines, and containerized launchers, making it a versatile and survivable weapon system. It gained global attention during Russia’s operations in Syria, where it was fired from the Caspian Sea Fleet to hit targets over 1,000 miles away.

Strategic Importance

The Kalibr series provides the Russian Navy with a potent stand-off strike capability, allowing engagement of high-value targets from secure distances. With conventional and nuclear warhead options, the system is a key element in Moscow’s strategic deterrence and precision strike doctrine.

Kalibr Cruise Missile Price in United State

The Kalibr Cruise Missile is not available for export or commercial sale due to its classification as a strategic weapon system under Russian military control. However, defense analysts estimate its unit cost between $1.2 million and $1.5 million per missile, depending on the variant and production batch. This price reflects the missile’s sophisticated guidance package, long-range propulsion system, and capability to carry either conventional or nuclear warheads.

For comparison, its closest Western counterpart, the U.S. Tomahawk Block IV, is valued at approximately $1.8 million per unit, placing the Kalibr slightly below in cost but similar in capability. Given its restricted status and integration with Russian naval platforms, any acquisition or reproduction outside Russia is prohibited under international arms control regulations. In defense market analysis, the Kalibr’s estimated cost serves primarily for strategic comparison and capability assessment rather than procurement purposes.

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