Also Known As:
AA-8 Aphid, K-60, R-60M, R-60MK, UZR-60
Origin:Russia
Description:
R-60 is a short range air-to-air missile suitable for a wide range of combat aircraft designed by the former Soviet Union. It comprises a solid propellant rocket motor and infrared guidance system as key elements. Flying at more than Mach 2 R-60 can destroy aerial targets at distances of 10 kilometers. R-60 provides self-defense capability on attack aircraft and complementary engagement capability at short range on fighter aircraft.
The Soviet Union provided R-60 missiles to the following aircraft: Yak-38, Mig-21, Mig-23, Mig-25, Mig-27, Mig-29, Mig-31, Su-15, Su-17M3, Su-22, Su-24 and Su-25. R-60 was also available for the Mi-24 attack/assault helicopter.
Specifications Dimensions: Diameter 130 mm, Length 2 m, Width 430 mm
Weights: Max Weight 65 kg (143 lb), Warhead 6 kg (13.2 lb)
Performance: Max Range 10,000 m (32,808 ft), Top Speed 664 mps (Mach 2)
Afghanistan
Algeria
Angola
Azerbaijan
Belarus
Bulgaria
Cuba
Czech Republic
Ethiopia
Germany
Hungary
India
Iran
Iraq
Kazakhstan
Libya
North Korea
Poland
Romania
Russia
Sudan
Syria
Ukraine
Vietnam
Yemen