Kalashnikov Group in cooperation with JSC “KBP”, National Helicopter Center Mil&Kamov and the Russian Air Force successfully completed test launches of “Vihr`” guided missiles. 22 missile launches were made with Ka-52 Alligator helicopter.
Kalashnikov enhanced the missile’s accuracy in a short-range launch and its flight stability. All improvements were made without changing the missile`s tactical and technical characteristics.
The tests conducted proved that development re-works initiated and independently conducted by Kalashnikov are successful.
Prior to that Vihr`s ability to engage a target at an increased distance of up to 10 kilometers was assessed which also exceeds the missile`s basic tactical and technical characteristics.
The Main Characteristics of the guided missile “Vihr`”
| Characteristic | Performance |
| Missile`s speed, m/ s | 610 |
| Range, m | 800-10 000 |
| Flight altitude, m | 10-4000 |
| Homogeneous reactive armor thickness the tandem cumulative warhead can penetrate, meters | 0,75 |
