K-23
Air-to-air missile. Country: Russia.

Manufacturer: OKB-4, Bisnovat, Molniya.


Model: R-23R. Country: Russia. Department of Defence Designation: AA-7A. ASCC Reporting Name: Apex-A. Manufacturer's Designation: R-23R. Complex: K-23. Missile: R-23R.

Manufacturer: Vympel State Design Bureau. Location: Moscow, Russian Federation. Total Mass: 223 kg (491 lb). Core Diameter: 0.20 m (0.65 ft). Total Length: 4.45 m (14.60 ft). Span: 1.00 m (3.20 ft). Maximum range: 50 km (31 mi). Boost Propulsion: Solid rocket. Guidance: Semi-Active Radar Homing.


Model: R-23T. Country: Russia. Department of Defence Designation: AA-7B. ASCC Reporting Name: Apex-B. Manufacturer's Designation: R-23T. Complex: K-23. Missile: R-23T.

Manufacturer: OKB-4, Bisnovat, Molniya. Total Mass: 216 kg (476 lb). Core Diameter: 0.20 m (0.65 ft). Total Length: 4.16 m (13.64 ft). Span: 1.00 m (3.20 ft). Maximum range: 85 km (52 mi). Guidance: Infrared Homing. Maximum speed: 2,820 kph (1,750 mph). Minimum range: 4.70 km (2.90 mi).


Model: R-24R. IOC: 1976. Country: Russia. Department of Defence Designation: AA-7C. ASCC Reporting Name: Apex-C. Manufacturer's Designation: R-24R. Complex: K-23. Missile: R-24R.

Manufacturer: OKB-4, Bisnovat, Molniya. Total Mass: 223 kg (491 lb). Core Diameter: 0.20 m (0.65 ft). Total Length: 4.46 m (14.63 ft). Span: 1.00 m (3.20 ft). Maximum range: 85 km (52 mi). Boost Propulsion: Solid rocket. Guidance: Semi-Active Radar Homing. Maximum speed: 2,820 kph (1,750 mph). Minimum range: 4.70 km (2.90 mi).


Model: R-24T. Country: Russia. Department of Defence Designation: AA-7D. ASCC Reporting Name: Apex-D. Manufacturer's Designation: R-24T. Complex: K-23. Missile: R-24T.


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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