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NATO reporting name: AA-8 Aphid
Αlso known as: Izdeliye 62, K-62M
R-60 short-range all-aspect air-to-air missile with infrared guidance. Mainly intended for engagements leading to close air combat and for intercepting UAV'S. It was designed by the "Molnia" design bureau and entered service in 1974. The missile was a significant export success. In the list of users there are more than 26 countries. The export version is designated R-60MK.
Technical specifications
| DESIGNER | "Vympel, Molniya" Design buream |
| COUNTRY | Russia |
| TYPE |
Short-range air-to-air missile
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| Aircraft-bearer (aerial means) |
MiG-21SMT/SM/M/MF /bis/l, MiG-23M,MiG-25 PD, MiG-27, MiG-29, MiG-31/31M, Su-lSTM, Su-17/20/22, Su-24, Su-24M, Su-25, Yak-28PM, Yak-38/38M, Yak-141 Il-102
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Helicopter-bearer (aerial means)
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Ka-50, Mi-24P/V
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POWER-PLANT
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Solid - propellant rocket type PRD-259
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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-60M
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2.138
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- R-60MK
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2.138
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Diameter, mm
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120
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Wing span, mm
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-
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Fin span, mm
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390
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WEIGHT
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Maximum missile weight, kg
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- R-60M
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44
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- R-60MK
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44
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| Warhead weight, kg | |
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- R-60M
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3,5
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- R-60MK
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3,5
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PERFORMANCE
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Maximum speed, km/h
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2.655 |
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Target g-load, g
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until 12 |
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Flight altitude, km
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0,03 until 20 |
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Maximum launch range, km
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- R-60Μ
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10
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- R-60MK
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10
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Caliber, mm
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-
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Warhead type
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Rod |
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Target capture, flying at supersonic speeds, km/h
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- |
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Fighter type target kill probability
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0,5 |
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Guidance system
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Infrared (ΙR) |