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The '''RB71''' is a medium range radar guided air-to-air missile, most effective at ranges from 1,200 and 3,000 m (at sea level). | The '''RB71''' is a medium range radar guided air-to-air missile, most effective at ranges from 1,200 and 3,000 m (at sea level). | ||
Revision as of 13:02, 12 November 2021
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Description
The RB71 is a medium range radar guided air-to-air missile, most effective at ranges from 1,200 and 3,000 m (at sea level).
The RB71 is the Swedish Air Force adaptation of the British Skyflash air-to-air missile, which itself is derived from the American AIM-7E-2 Sparrow. This means the RB71 has performance very similar to those missiles with a lock range of 30 km, a launch range of 50 km, maximum speed of 4.0 Mach, and a maximum overload of 25 G. Unlike lighter missiles (like the R-60), this missile is heavier with a weight of 193 kg, but with that comes a heavier warhead (11.52 kg of TNT equivalent) which can ensure it downs an enemy in a single-shot most of the time.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
General info
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Effective damage
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Comparison with analogues
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Usage in battles
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Pros and cons
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History
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Media
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See also
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