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R-40/46 (RS-AA-6 Acrid)

Missile Systemconfirmed

R-40/46 (RS-AA-6 Acrid)

The R-40 (AA-6 Acrid) is a large, long-range air-to-air missile developed by the Soviet Union, primarily for the MiG-25 interceptor. It was designed to engage high-speed, high-altitude targets and was produced in both semi-active radar homing (R-40R) and infrared-guided (R-40T) variants.

Specifications

TypeMissile System
OriginSoviet Union
ManufacturerVympel
Introduced1968
StatusIn service
Speed5,512.5 km/h
Range30 km
Weight0.45 t

History

Developed by Vympel in the Soviet Union and entering service in 1968, it was specifically designed for the MiG-25 interceptor.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Egypt—confirmed

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