R-27T
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Description
The R-27T is a soviet infrared homing air-to-air missile. It was introduced in Update "Apex Predators". It is an aircraft-mounted all-aspect IR-guided anti-air missile
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
General info
| Missile characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Mass | 245 kg |
| Guidance | IR |
| Aspect | All-aspects |
| Lock range (rear-aspect) | 9.60 km |
| Lock range (all-aspect) | 4.80 km |
| Launch range | 50 km |
| Maximum speed | 3.5 M |
| Maximum overload | 30 G |
| Missile guidance time | 60 secs |
| Explosive mass | 24 kg TNTeq |
Effective damage
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Comparison with analogues
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Usage in battles
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Pros and cons
Pros:
- All-aspect targeting ability
- When fired, fired aircraft has no RWR indicator of the incoming missile
- Very high overload (30G)
- Large explosive mass (24 kg of TNTeq)
Cons:
- Bleeds energy fairly quickly
History
The R-27 missile is intended for integration on Russian fourth generation fighters such as the MiG-29, MiG-31, Su-27, Su-30, Su-33, Su-34, Su-35, Su-37 and Yak-141.
The design of R-27 was initiated in April 1962, while the actual production began in 1986. The missile is currently in service with more than 25 countries across the globe.
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See also
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