R-73
Air-to-air missile. Year: 1984. IOC: 1984. Country: Russia.

Manufacturer: Molniya/Vympel.


Model: R-73. IOC: 1984. Country: Russia. Department of Defence Designation: AA-11. ASCC Reporting Name: Archer. Manufacturer's Designation: R-73. Missile: R-73.

R-13 replacement, widely used on all current Russian Fighters.

Manufacturer: Vympel State Design Bureau. Location: Moscow, Russian Federation. Total Mass: 105 kg (231 lb). Core Diameter: 0.26 m (0.85 ft). Total Length: 2.90 m (9.50 ft). Span: 0.51 m (1.67 ft). Maximum range: 30 km (18 mi). Boost Propulsion: Solid rocket. Guidance: Infrared Homing. Maximum speed: 3,390 kph (2,100 mph). Minimum range: 1.00 km (0.60 mi).


Model: R-73 RDM2. Country: Russia. Department of Defence Designation: AA-11. ASCC Reporting Name: Archer. Manufacturer's Designation: R-73 RDM2.

+-60 deg before launch +-80 after

Manufacturer: Molniya/Vympel. Maximum range: 103 km (64 mi). Guidance: Infrared Homing.


Model: R-73E. Country: Russia. Department of Defence Designation: AA-11. ASCC Reporting Name: Archer. Manufacturer's Designation: R-73E. Missile: R-73E.


Model: R-73E RDM1. Country: Russia. Department of Defence Designation: AA-11. ASCC Reporting Name: Archer. Manufacturer's Designation: R-73E RDM1.

+-45 deg field of regard before launch, +-60 after

Manufacturer: Molniya/Vympel. Total Mass: 110 kg (240 lb). Core Diameter: 0.18 m (0.59 ft). Total Length: 2.90 m (9.50 ft). Span: 0.51 m (1.67 ft). Maximum range: 77 km (47 mi). Guidance: Infrared Homing. Minimum range: 0.60 km (0.37 mi).


Model: R-73M. Country: Russia. Department of Defence Designation: AA-11. ASCC Reporting Name: Archer. Manufacturer's Designation: R-73M.

Upgraded version in development.

Manufacturer: Vympel State Design Bureau. Location: Moscow, Russian Federation. Total Mass: 110 kg (240 lb). Core Diameter: 0.17 m (0.55 ft). Total Length: 2.90 m (9.50 ft). Span: 0.51 m (1.67 ft). Maximum range: 40 km (24 mi). Boost Propulsion: Solid rocket. Guidance: Infrared Homing.


Model: R-73M1. Country: Russia. Department of Defence Designation: AA-11. ASCC Reporting Name: Archer. Manufacturer's Designation: R-73M1. Alternate Designation: R-73 RDM-1. Missile: R-73M1.


Model: R-73M2. Country: Russia. Department of Defence Designation: AA-11. ASCC Reporting Name: Archer. Manufacturer's Designation: R-73M2. Alternate Designation: R-73 RDM-2. Missile: R-73M2.


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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