Kh-55 (NATO Reporting Name AS-15 "Kent")

The Kh-55, known by NATO as AS-15 "Kent," is a Soviet cruise missile designed for use by strategic bombers, primarily in the 1980s. It carries a nuclear or conventional warhead and has a range of about 2,500 kilometers (1,550 miles), allowing it to strike distant targets without approaching too closely. The missile flies at a low altitude to avoid radar detection, enhancing its stealth. Its development marked an important step in missile technology, contributing to deterrence strategies during the Cold War by ensuring delivery systems could reach targets while minimizing risks to the launch aircraft.