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NATO reporting name: AA-9 Amos
Αlso known as: Izdeliye 410, K-33
It was developed exclusively for the MiG-31 interceptor aircraft. Missile it was designed primarily to intercept aircraft and helicopters, "cruise" missiles flying at high speeds as well as low-speed targets flying over land and sea. Targets include electronic warfare aircraft and AWACS. The missile can perform engagements beyond 100 km, while it is highly resistant to enemy countermeasures.
Technical specifications
| DESIGNER | "Vympel" Design buream |
| COUNTRY | Russia |
| TYPE |
Long-range air-to-air missile
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| Aircraft-bearer (aerial means) |
MiG-31 (possibly the Su-27 can be equipped as well)
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POWER-PLANT
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Solid - propellant rocket
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Thrust, kgf
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- |
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DIMENSIONS
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Length, mm
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- R-33
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4.250
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- R-33E
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4.150
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Diameter, mm
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- R-33E
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380
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Wing span, mm
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- R-33E
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900
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Fin span, mm
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- R-33
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1.180
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WEIGHT
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Maximum missile weight, kg
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- R-33
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490
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|
- R-33E
|
490
|
| Warhead weight, kg |
39
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|
- R-33
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47
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- R-33E
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47
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PERFORMANCE
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Maximum speed, km/h
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4.780 |
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Target g-load, g
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8 |
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Flight altitude, km
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0,250 until 28 |
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Maximum launch range, km
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|
|
- R-33E
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maximum 160
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Caliber, mm
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230
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Warhead type
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- R-33E
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High-explosive
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Target capture, flying at supersonic speeds, km/h
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until 3.000 |
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Fighter type target kill probability
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|
- R-33
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0,7
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Guidance system
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Inertial and semi-active radar homing and active radar |
Photos R-33 (E) Long-range air-to-air missile
