According to an interview in 2022 with a Ukrainian pilot, the R-73 does not track well in clouds. This makes the missile difficult to use against Shahed-136 drones, forcing pilots to rely on their 30 mm cannon. [12] Further developments include the …

The Vympel NPO R-77 missile (NATO reporting name: AA-12 Adder) is a Russian active radar homing beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile. It is also known by its export designation RVV-AE. It is the Russian counterpart to the American AIM-120 AMRAAM missile. [7] The R-77 was marked by a severely protracted development.

RVV-MD missile, of which the RVV-MD2 should be its evolution. For the final phase of interception, this short-range missile has a new-generation dual-band passive infrared seeker that allows it to «see» the target, while increasing its resistance to defensive countermeasures deployed by the target.

Air-to-air guided missile of the Airborne-MD class of short range is designed to conduct close highly maneuverable air combat, ensures the defeat of air targets (fighters, attack aircraft, bombers, BTA aircraft and helicopters) at any time of the day, from any direction, on the background of the ground, with active counteraction of the enemy.

The RVV-MD is a short-range air-to-air guided missile for short-range maneuverable air combat with a combined aerogasdynamic control system is designed to engage air targets (fighters, bombers,...

During the military-technical forum «Army-2023», which is being held from August 14 to 20 in Patriot Park near Moscow, a mock-up of the new-generation RVV-MD2 missile was shown to the public for the first time.

RVV-MD: A modernized version featuring improved electronics, extended range, and compatibility with newer platforms. R-74M: A mid-life upgrade of the R-73, featuring a more sensitive seeker, improved electronic counter-countermeasures (ECCM), and extended range capabilities.

Sep 13, 2021 · RVV-MD is an updated version of the R-73M / R-73 RMD-2 rocket. Developed by the Vympel GosMKB in the late 1990s - early 2000s.

The RVV-MD air-to-air guided missile is designed to destroy air targets (fighters, attack aircraft, bombers, helicopters and military transport aircraft) from any direction, day or night, against the ...

Nov 20, 2023 · According to a report by Sakshi Tiwari in the EurAsian Times, the RVV-MD2 short-range air-to-air missile, specifically designed for Russia's 5th-generation Su-57 Felon stealth aircraft, has made its debut on the international stage at the Dubai Air Show.