The original Kh-25 entered service with the Soviet Air Force in 1973-5, equipping it with the MiG-23, MiG-27 and Su-17M. Since then, it has been approved for use in MiG-21, MiG-29, Sukhoi Su-17/20/22, Sukhoi Su-24, Su-25 and Su-27. It can also be carried by attack helicopters such as the Kamov Ka-50.