Developed by

Developed by NPO Novator, Russia.

Induction Year

1994 into Russian defense forces.

Warhead Payload

400 kg

Targeting Capabilities

Surface ships, submarines & ground targets.

Range

Up to 300 K.m.

Fire Control System

It ensure accurate targeting & missile guidance.

Vertical Launcher Unit (VLU)

It launche the missiles from submarines.

Resistance to Electronic Warfare

It operates effectively even in conditions of heavy enemy fire & electronic warfare.

Terminal Phase Speed

It achieves supersonic speeds in the terminal phase and this makes its interception very difficult.

Cruising Altitude

It mostly Flies at an height of 10-15 meters which reduces enemy reaction time.

PRACTICE QUESTION

Q. With reference to the Klub-S missile system procured by India from Russia in February 2025, consider the following statements:

1. The Klub-S missile system was developed by NPO Novator, Russia, & was inducted into the Russian defense forces in 1994.
2. The missile has a warhead payload of 400 kg and is capable of targeting surface ships, submarines, & ground targets.
3. The Klub-S missile system has a range of up to 300 km and features a fire control system to ensure accurate targeting & missile guidance.
4. The missile system’s Vertical Launcher Unit (VLU) enables it to launch missiles from submarines, providing operational flexibility.
5. The Klub-S missile system operates effectively even in conditions of heavy enemy fire & electronic warfare, with supersonic speeds achieved in the terminal phase, making it difficult to intercept.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1, 2, 3, and 4 only
(b) 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
(c) 2, 3, 4, and 5 only
(d) 1, 3, 4, and 5 only

Answer: (b)

Explanation:

●Statement 1 is correct: The Klub-S missile system was developed by NPO Novator, Russia, & was inducted into the Russian defense forces in 1994.

●Statement 2 is correct: The missile system carries a warhead payload of 400 kg & is capable of targeting surface ships, submarines, and ground targets.

●Statement 3 is correct: The Klub-S missile system has a range of up to 300 km and features a fire control system that ensures accurate targeting and missile guidance.

●Statement 4 is correct: The Vertical Launcher Unit (VLU) enables the launch of missiles from submarines, enhancing the system's flexibility in submarine operations.

●Statement 5 is correct: The Klub-S missile system operates effectively in heavy enemy fire and electronic warfare conditions, achieving supersonic speeds in the terminal phase, which makes it very difficult to intercept.