Tuesday, October 07, 2008

AAM-L

IOC: 2000

Also Known As: KS-172

Origin:Russia

Program Status: Cancelled

Description: The KS-172/AAM-L was a long range air-to-air missile designed to counter high-value, low maneuverable aircraft such as E-3 AWACS airborne warning and control system and tanker aircraft at ranges of 400 km. The Russians unveiled the AAM-L missile in the 1990s as part of the Su-27M/Su-35 aircraft's weapon options. As of 2007, the AAM-L seems to have been discarded for the Su-35 program and its development may had been cancelled or put on-hold.

Specifications
Dimensions: Length 6 m

Weights: Max Weight 750 kg (1,653 lb)

Performance: Max Range 400 km (216 nm)

Operators

Russia / Unknown

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Last Updated: Sunday, September 28, 2008

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