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R-27 (RS-AA-10 Alamo)

Missile Systemconfirmed

R-27 (RS-AA-10 Alamo)

The R-27 (NATO reporting name AA-10 Alamo) is a medium-range air-to-air missile developed by the Soviet Union. It is designed to engage various aerial targets, including fighters, bombers, and cruise missiles, at medium to long ranges.

Specifications

TypeMissile System
OriginSoviet Union
ManufacturerVympel NPO
Introduced1986
StatusIn service
Speed5,500 km/h
Range130 km

History

Developed by Vympel NPO in the Soviet Union and introduced in 1986, it is widely used on Soviet and Russian fighter aircraft.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
India—confirmed
Egypt—confirmed

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