K-15 System

K-15 System - This research paper is intended to provide an overview of the early Soviet efforts to field an all-weather interceptor capability, leading to the OKB-301 K-15/M System. This emerged as the first Soviet airborne interception complex to be developed as an integrated weapon system, capable of conducting fully-automated interceptions against an aggressor nations strategic bomber fleets operating against the Soviet Union's northern and eastern boundaries. To facilitate destruction of the target the K-15M System was to employ air launched guided missiles armed with conventional and nuclear warheads. All textual technical-historical data and graphic material has been furnished by various design and manufacturing bureau and the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, with additional input form agencies and industries outside the Russian Federation