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Vympel R-60 (AA-8 "Aphid")

2,120 AManMayDieButNotHisIdeas  2.0 years ago

The Molniya (now Vympel) R-60 (NATO Reporting Name : AA-8 "Aphid") is a short-range lightweight infrared homing air-to-air missile designed for use by Soviet fighter aircraft. It has been widely exported, and remains in service with CIS members and many other nations.

GUIDE : NON (Nothing special except for the design)

That's it, just a missile.

BTW, Enjoys ;)

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 5.6ft (1.7m)
  • Length 25.5ft (7.8m)
  • Height 5.6ft (1.7m)
  • Empty Weight 1,241lbs (563kg)
  • Loaded Weight 1,773lbs (804kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.901
  • Wing Loading 19.5lbs/ft2 (95.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 90.8ft2 (8.4m2)
  • Drag Points 152

Parts

  • Number of Parts 62
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 189