R-73M

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

range30+ km
speedMach 2.5
length2.9 m
weight105 kg
warhead8 kg HE-rod
diameter170 mm
guidanceMulti-element IIR seeker
propulsionSolid-fuel rocket with thrust vectoring
nato_designationAA-11 Archer

Operators

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