3M-51 Alfa

Coastal versions of the anti-ship missile are under development. The missile is developed at NPO Mashinostroyeniya. Also designated as Novator KTRV, Morinform Agat, 3M54, 3M54E and P-900 types. The new cruise missile was designed for use in the Russian Navy. Despite a secrecy surrounding the new missile, it can be presumed that it holds promise as an exportable weapons system.

• Is Missile — yes • Name — P-900A 3M51 Alfa AFM-L • Origin — Russia • Type — Cruise missile Air-launched cruise missile Anti-ship missile Submarine-launched cruise missile Land-attack missile Surface-to-surface missile • Used By — Russian Navy • Designer — OKB-52/NPO Mashinostroyeniya Chelomey • Design Date — 1993- • Manufacturer — NPO Mashinostroyeniya, NPO Novator • Production Date — developed into 3M54 • Propellant — Liquid, solid • Engine — Turbojet and rocket • Weight — 2,600 kg (5,730 lb.) ship, submarine and coastal variants; 1,600 kg. (3,527 lb.) air-launched variant • Length — 8.0 m • Speed — Cruise subsonic, Attack Mach 2.5 - 700 m/s • Vehicle Range — 250 km • Filling — 300 kg (661 lb) • Guidance — Active Radar • Launch Platform — Standard transport launching container (TLC) for all non-air launched variants