R-73
«AA-11 Archer»
Air-to-air (AAM)SRAAM — short rangeSoviet Union / Russia1985In service
Soviet short-range air-to-air missile with high maneuverability and off-boresight capability, considered revolutionary at its appearance.
Air-to-air (AAM)//SRAAM — short range
ID — R-73Soviet Union / Russia · Vympel
R-73
AA-11 Archer
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— R-73 —
Soviet short-range air-to-air missile with high maneuverability and off-boresight capability, considered revolutionary at its appearance.
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Identity
- Designation
- R-73
- Alias
- AA-11 Archer
- Manufacturer
- Vympel
- Country
- Soviet Union / Russia
- Year
- 1985
- Category
- Air-to-air (AAM)
- All sub-types
- SRAAM — short range
- Status
- In service
Performance
- Range
- 30 km
- Top speed
- Mach 2.5
- Guidance
- IR con TVC e HOBS via casco
- Warhead
- HE-frammentazione 7.4 kg
Physical characteristics
- Launch platform
- MiG-29, Su-27/30/35, Su-57
- Length
- 2.9 m
- Launch weight
- 105 kg
Main operators
RussiaChinaIndiaIranAlgeria
History
Introduced in 1985, the R-73 outclassed Western peers in HOBS and maneuver, pushing NATO to develop AIM-9X, IRIS-T and ASRAAM.
The improved R-74 and later R-74M2 keep the family's capabilities current on Russian and Chinese fighters.
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