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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the medium-range aam (mraam / bvr) category.
01 / Overview
R-27
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1983–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · COLD WAR
3
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the medium-range aam (mraam / bvr) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
- Missile TypeMedium-range air-to-air missile
- Service Entry Year1983
- DesignerVympel NPO
- Length4.08 m
- Diameter230 mm
- Launch Weight253 kg
- In ServiceYes
◈Guidance8MOD.8
- Guidance TypeSemi-Active Radar
- Seeker TypeSemi-active radar homing / Infrared homing / Active radar homing / Passive-radiation homing
- Fire-and-ForgetNo
- Two-Way DatalinkYes
- Top-Attack CapableNo
- Imaging Infrared SeekerNo
- Inertial / GPS GuidanceNo
- Sea-SkimmingNo
▣Propulsion5MOD.5
- Propulsion TypeSolid-fuel rocket
- Motor TypeSolid-fuel rocket motor
- Boost StageYes
- Two-StageNo
- Fuel / PropellantSolid propellant
◇Performance8MOD.8
- Minimum Range0.7 km
- Maximum Range130 km
- Top Speed1,715 m/s
- Top Speed (Mach)4.5 Mach
- Cruise Altitude27,000 m
- Flight ProfileBallistic with mid-course correction and terminal homing
- Maximum G30
- HypersonicNo
◆Warhead5MOD.5
- Warhead TypeBlast/fragmentation or continuous rod
- Warhead Weight39 kg
- Tandem HEAT ChargeNo
- Proximity FuzeYes
- Nuclear-CapableNo
▤Launch Platform6MOD.6
- Launch PlatformSu-27, Su-30, Su-33, Su-34, Su-35, Su-37, F-14, MiG-23, MiG-29, Yak-141, J-11
- Air-LaunchedYes
- Ground-LaunchedNo
- Naval-LaunchedNo
- Man-PortableNo
- Launcher TypeSemi-recessed underwing or wingtip rails
⬢Production3MOD.3
- Operators20
- Variants15
- Production Start1,983 year
▲Warhead Detail3MOD.3
- Detonation Mechanism / FuzeRadar-proximity and impact fuzes
- Explosive Filler Weight39 kg
- Explosive Filler TypeBlast/fragmentation or continuous rod
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1983Production started
43
years in service
35
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries37country
05 / MASS Score
MEDIUM-RANGE AAM (MRAAM / BVR) RANKING Medium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR) · Cold War
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ⓘ Rankings are within theMedium-Range AAM (MRAAM / BVR)category.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
Capability of launching an anti-tank guided missile from an airborne platform, such as a helicopter or aircraft.
The initial propulsion phase where a high-thrust motor accelerates the missile to operational velocity.
A proximity fuze is a detonation mechanism in ATGMs that triggers when the missile approaches within a set distance of a target, using sensors like radar or laser to detect proximity.
A guidance method where a missile uses radar reflections from an external illuminator, typically a ground or airborne radar, to track and intercept a target.
Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.
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