Description:
The R-27 is a medium/long range air-to-air missile designed for Soviet air defense aircraft. It features a modular design architecture to accommodate different seekers and propulsion systems for extended range. Some assessments suggest that the R-27 missile is the Soviet counterpart to the US AIM-7M Sparrow.
The R-27RE is a semi-active radar guided missile with an improved propulsion system for long range air-to-air engagements. Some sources suggest that the long range R-27RE was intended to attack US AWACS aircraft.
Specifications Dimensions: Diameter 230 mm, Length 3.7 m, Width 770 mm
Weights: Max Weight 350 kg (772 lb), Warhead 39 kg (86 lb)
Performance: Max Range 130 km (70 nm), Min Range 2,000 m (6,562 ft), Top Speed 1,328 mps (Mach 4)
Russia