Russia’s KH-31PM Missile.

Another novelty is the improved version of the KH-31PM, a missile that is already very well known in the U.S. Navy. The KH-31PM was a missile that the American fleet bought from Russia in the 1990s as a target missile for developing ships' anti-aircraft systems.

Russia’s KH-31PM Missile.

The Americans used the KH-31PM to learn how to hit the Chinese 3M-54 Moskit anti-ship missiles, which had been produced by Russia. In the West the Moskit is codenamed “Sunburn”, due to its speed of over 1,700 mph and its all-destructive potential: No warship is currently capable of evading this missile.

The new KH-31PM has an increased range of 160 miles. It also has a new guidance system and engine, which make its flight more unpredictable and deadlier for the adversary.The KH-31PM, which is very similar to the Moskit, is smaller and cheaper and is used for destroying above-water targets, radar stations and anti-aircraft missile complexes such as the Patriot. It can be installed in all types of Russian destroyers and bombers.