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Revision as of 13:04, 24 November 2022
| This page is about the Soviet air-to-air missile R-13M1. For the other version, see R-13M. |
Contents
Description
The R-13M1 is a Soviet infrared homing air-to-air missile, it was introduced shortly after the release of Update "Red Skies".
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
- ◄MiG-21 SPS-K
- MiG-21bis
- ◊MiG-21bis-SAU
- ▄MiG-21bis
- MiG-23M
- ◊MiG-23MF
- ◊MiG-23MLA
- MiG-23MLD
- MiG-27K
- MiG-27M
General info
| Missile characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Mass | 90 kg |
| Guidance | IR |
| Aspect | Rear-aspect |
| Lock range (rear-aspect) | 5.5 km |
| Launch range | 16 km |
| Maximum speed | 2.4 M |
| Maximum overload | 20 G |
| Missile guidance time | 54 secs |
| Explosive mass | 5.5 kg TNTe |
Effective damage
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Comparison with analogues
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Usage in battles
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Pros and cons
Pros:
- Increased G load over the R-13M, similar to the American AIM-9J
- Increased flare resistance, increasing versatility
- Uncaged seeker allows for leading of targets
- High explosive mass, allowing for easier kills
- Long practical range (24 km)
Cons:
- Lower manoeuvrability than the R-60
- Cannot be slaved to radar
- Smaller off boresight angle than R-60
History
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Media
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See also
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External links
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