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X-31P anti-radar missiles have become less common

Kh-31P anti-radar missiles began to appear less frequently.

Recently, there has been little information in open sources about the use of Kh-31P anti-radar missiles, which causes some concern among experts in the defense industry. A year ago, these missiles were actively used and they were actively promoted in production. At the same time, in photographs one could often see these missiles, unpainted, mounted on the pylons of combat aircraft.

Experts note that the X-31P anti-radar missiles would be especially effective during massive cruise missile raids. They are able to suppress enemy radar stations, which creates an advantage for the air force.

It should be noted that the lack of information on the use of Kh-31P does not necessarily indicate their ineffectiveness or replacement by other types of weapons. Perhaps this is due to a change in tactical priorities or simply the lack of need for their use in current operations.

Kh-31P missiles, developed in the 1980s, are among the fastest in the world in their class, capable of speeds up to 1000 m/s. Due to their characteristics, they remain relevant in our time.

It is important to understand that any country should have a variety of weapons in its arsenal in order to be ready for various military scenarios. Perhaps the current "lull" around the Kh-31P is just a period of rethinking their role and place in modern military tactics. In any case, Kh-31P anti-radar missiles remain an important tool capable of ensuring air superiority.

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