OVERVIEW: The AS-7 KERRY (Kh-23) is a short-range, air-to-ground, supersonic, solid fuel-missile with radio command-guidance. It has a 108 kg hollow-charge HE warhead.

DETAILS: The AS-7 KERRY is early Soviet tactical air-to-surface missiles intended for use against small ground or naval targets.

NOTES: The AS-7 entered into service in 1973, and was widely exported. The AS-7 was used by the MiG-21/23/27 and Su-17 aircraft, and is equivalent to the U.S. AGM-12 Bullpup.

SOURCES: Jane's Weapons Systems, Vol. 1: Air-Launched, Kh-23 (AS-7 "Kerry'), Kh-66 Grom 07 Sep 2010 ; Federation of American Scientists. "Zvezda Kh-23 (AS-7 Kerry)." Accessed November 9, 2013. http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/missile/row/as-7.htm