R-73M
Type: Air Defense Missile
Domain: air
Country of Origin: Russia
Manufacturer: NPO Mashinostroyeniya
First Deployed: 2012
Overview
The R-73M is an upgraded variant of the Russian R-73 (AA-11 Archer) within visual range air-to-air missile. It features an improved multi-element IIR seeker and enhanced resistance to countermeasures.
Technical Specifications
| range | 30+ km |
|---|---|
| speed | Mach 2.5 |
| length | 2.9 m |
| weight | 105 kg |
| warhead | 8 kg HE-rod |
| diameter | 170 mm |
| guidance | Multi-element IIR seeker |
| propulsion | Solid-fuel rocket with thrust vectoring |
| nato_designation | AA-11 Archer |
Operators
- Algeria
- China
- India
- Malaysia
- Russia
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