Description:
R-40 is a highly supersonic, long range air-to-air missile designed to be used with the Soviet Union Mig-25 Foxbat high altitude interceptor. The R-40 basic model features a 30 kilometers range. Improved models R-40TD and R-40RD have an extended range to over 50 kilometers and a maximum speed in excess of Mach 4. R-40RD uses a radar homing head.
R-40 missiles were deployed with Su-15, Mig-25 and Mig-31 interceptors.
Specifications Dimensions: Diameter 360 mm, Length 6.2 m, Width 1.8 m
Weights: Max Weight 480 kg (1,058 lb), Warhead 70 kg (154 lb)
Performance: Max Range 50,000 m (164,042 ft), Top Speed 1,500 mps (Mach 4.52)
Algeria
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Bulgaria
Iraq
Russia
Syria
Ukraine