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R-60 (AA-8 ‘Aphid’) air-to-air missile
The Molniya (now Vympel) R-60 (NATO reporting name: AA-8’Aphid’
Type Short-range air-to-air missile
Place of origin Soviet Union
Service history
In service 1974- present
Production history
Manufacturer Vympel
Specifications
Weight 43.5 kg (96 lb)
Length 2,090 mm (6 ft 10 in)
Diameter 120 mm (4.7 in)
Warhead 3 kg (6.6 lb)
Detonation
mechanism proximity
Engine solid-fuel rocket engine
Wingspan 390 mm (15 in)
Operational
range 8 kilometres (5.0 mi)
Flight altitude 20,000 m (66,000 ft)
Speed Mach 2.7
Guidance
system
The Molniya (now Vympel) R-60 (NATO reporting name: AA-8’Aphid’
Type Short-range air-to-air missile
Place of origin Soviet Union
Service history
In service 1974- present
Production history
Manufacturer Vympel
Specifications
Weight 43.5 kg (96 lb)
Length 2,090 mm (6 ft 10 in)
Diameter 120 mm (4.7 in)
Warhead 3 kg (6.6 lb)
Detonation
mechanism proximity
Engine solid-fuel rocket engine
Wingspan 390 mm (15 in)
Operational
range 8 kilometres (5.0 mi)
Flight altitude 20,000 m (66,000 ft)
Speed Mach 2.7
Guidance
system