R-40
Air-to-air missile. Year: 1970. IOC: 1970. Country: Russia.

Manufacturer: OKB-4, Bisnovat, Molniya.


Model: R-40. Country: Russia. Department of Defence Designation: AA-6. ASCC Reporting Name: Acrid. Manufacturer's Designation: R-40. Missile: R-40.


Model: R-40TD. Country: Russia. Department of Defence Designation: AA-6D. ASCC Reporting Name: Acrid. Manufacturer's Designation: R-40TD. Missile: R-40TD.

Manufacturer: OKB-4, Bisnovat, Molniya. Total Mass: 459 kg (1,011 lb). Core Diameter: 0.31 m (1.01 ft). Total Length: 6.20 m (20.30 ft). Span: 1.45 m (4.75 ft). Maximum range: 77 km (47 mi). Guidance: Infrared Homing. Maximum speed: 5,080 kph (3,150 mph).


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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