R-73

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1984
Total Production : ?

Model Status Year Produced
R-73 Active 1984 ?
RVV-MD Active 2016 ?
RVV-MD2 Active 2023 ?



R-73

Group : Air-to-Air Missiles
Status : Active
Also Known As : AA-11 Archer, R-73E
Origin : Russia
Contractor : Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV)
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1984
Total Production : ?

The R-73 is a short range, air-to-air missile designed to be employed against highly maneuverable targets by Mig-29, Su-27 and latest Mig-23 fighter aircraft. The advanced R-73 missile features Thrust Vectoring Control (TVC) that offers unprecedented maneuverability in an air-to-air engagement as well as the capability of engage lateral targets to the aircraft through a helmet-mounted sight. Soviet Mig-29 and Su-27 fighter aircraft equipped with the R-73 and a helmet-mounted sight have demonstrated its superiority in a short range engagement over NATO fighter aircraft.

The R-73 missile has been designed to operate in all weather, day/night, and jamming environments. It is a fire and forget missile with a passive Infrared seeker which locks on the target before launch.

The IRIS-T, AIM-9X and ASRAAM missiles have been developed to counter the R-73 outstanding performance in a dogfight scenario.

Operators
Country Status State Notes
AlgeriaActive ?
ChinaActive ?
EritreaActive ?
GermanyRetired - No Longer Operational ?
IndiaActive ?
KazakhstanActive ?
PolandRetired - No Longer Operational ? Transferred to Ukraine in May/June 2022
RussiaActive ?
SlovakiaRetired - No Longer Operational ?
UkraineActive ?
Specifications
Notes
Dimensions
Diameter 170 millimeter
Length 2.9 meter
Wingspan 510 millimeter
Mass
Warhead 7.5 kilogram
Weight 105 kilogram
Performance
Max Range 20,000 meter
Speed
Top Speed 2,500 kph



RVV-MD

Group : Air-to-Air Missiles
Status : Active
Also Known As : AA-11 Archer Mod 2, izdeliye 760, K-74M2, R-74, R-74M1, R-74M2, RVV-MDL (laser proximity fuze version)
Origin : Russia
Contractor : Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV)
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2016
Total Production : ?

The RVV-MD is an intense jamming resistant short range air-to-air missile designed to engage fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters in close-in dogfight scenarios. This high maneuverable missile is intended for fighter aircraft and attack helicopters. RVV-MD is provided with a two-color passive IR seeker, thrust vectoring control, a fixed-thrust solid fuel motor, and radar proximity fuze or a laser proximity fuze ( RVV-MDL version). The 8 kg warhead is of rod type. The R-74M1/RRV-MD is a follow-up development based upon the R-73 missile and will be supplied to the latest generation of Russian fighter aircraft such as PAK FA stealth fighter. The R-74M2 has an improved seeker and seems optimized for use by the Su-57 starting in 2020.

Operators
Country Status State Notes
ChinaActive ?
RussiaActive ?
Specifications
Notes
Dimensions
Diameter 0.17 meter
Length 2.9 meter
Wingspan 0.51 meter
G-load
Max Maneuvering Load Factor 12 g refers to the target
Mass
Warhead 8 kilogram
Weight 106 kilogram
Performance
Max Range 40 kilometer
Min Range 300 meter
Target's Max Altitude 20,000 meter
Target's Min Altitude 20 meter



RVV-MD2

Group : Air-to-Air Missiles
Status : Active
Origin : Russia
Contractor : Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV)
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : August 2023
Total Production : ?

The RVV-MD2 is an improved variant of the RVV-MD short range air-to-air missile featuring an inertial control unit, improved dual-band infrared seeker and the ability to strike targets in the rear hemisphere. The new missile was deployed within the Russian Air Force Su-57 fighters in the mid-2023.

Operators
Country Status State Notes
RussiaActive ?
Specifications
Notes
Dimensions
Diameter 0.17 meter
Length 2.9 meter
Wingspan 0.51 meter
G-load
Max Maneuvering Load Factor 12 g refers to the target
Mass
Warhead 8 kilogram
Weight 106 kilogram
Performance
Max Range 40 kilometer
Min Range 300 meter
Target's Max Altitude 20,000 meter
Target's Min Altitude 20 meter

News

Wednesday, 11 September, 2024
Russian Ka-52M Attack Helicoptes Successfully Employed in Air-to-Air Combat Role in the Kursk Region

The ministry added that the attack was carried out with air-to-air missiles on reconnaissance targets of the enemy MOSCOW, September 11.

Monday, 29 July, 2019
India Signs Contract for 300 R-73E Air-to-Air Missiles

New Delhi (Sputnik): The R-73 air-to-air missile was used by Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman to allegedly shoot down an F-16 of the Pakistan Air Force on 27 February

Thursday, 11 July, 2019
India Buying R-73, R-77 and Barak-8 Anti-Aircraft Missiles

New Delhi (Sputnik): The Indian Air Force (IAF) has expedited the process of acquiring air missiles in an attempt to fill the missile gap that was exposed during the dogfight

Thursday, 20 June, 2019
Indian Air Force Testing Newest Russian Air-to-Air Missiles

In the first indication that Russian missiles are being used by India's primary warplanes, including the Su-30MKI and Mirage 2000, the Indian Air Force has started user trials

Thursday, 13 June, 2019
India Seeks to Buy 300 R-73 and 400 RVV-AE Air-to-Air and Kh-31P Anti-Radar Missiles

The Indian Air Force (IAF) had asked for the immediate purchase of air-to-air missiles and guided missiles.

Saturday, 17 September, 2016
China to Receive First Four Su-35 Fighter Jets Armed with K-77M and R-74 Air-to-Air Missiles Before the End of 2016

The first four Su-35 fighter jets from a 24 aircraft arms deal between the two allies are to be delivered before the end of the year according to a statement by the Komsomolsk-on-Amur

Monday, 28 March, 2016
Russian Air Force Weapons Deployed during the Conflict into Syria

The war on terrorism in Syria is not over yet. However, after the bulk of Russian forces were withdrawn from Syria one can take a closer look at some aspects of how the operation

Wednesday, 6 January, 2016
Algeria Set to Buy 12 Su-34 Fullback Strike Jets

Ever since Russian forces deployed the Sukhoi Su-34 Fullback to fly anti-Daesh missions in Syria, the advanced fighter bomber (thanks to its impressive performance) has been

Tuesday, 31 January, 2012
Russian Air Force to Field New Generation of Air-Launched Missiles for the PAK FA by 2014

Russia will complete development of advanced tactical air-launched missile systems for the Sukhoi T-50 fifth-generation fighter within the next two years, the head of the

Friday, 13 August, 2010
Russian Air Force Completing MiG-31BM Modernization Program

The Russian air force is completing a modification program for its MiG-31 interceptor aircraft to the MiG-31BM standard, the force's commander Col.

Thursday, 11 December, 2008
MoD of India Statement About LCA Program

The Main Battle Tank (MBT) Arjun were not tampered during any trials. This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Krishan Lal

Thursday, 25 October, 2007
Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Fires First Air-to-Air Missile

The Light Combat Aircraft ‘TEJAS’ program achieved the most significant milestone yet when it successfully test fired the Close Combat Missile R-73 today at the air to air

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* Prime Contractor
State Latest Known holdings/Original Procurement
Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning

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