Currently one of the best PL missiles for close maneuver combat. The first version introduced in the USSR to arm Mig-29 and Su-27 machines in 1985, and later for others such as the Su-39 (modernized Su-25), Yak-141 and also the modernized Mig-21-93.
The PL missile can be used in conjunction with a helmet sight, which significantly increases the possibility of intercepting enemy aircraft during manoeuvre combat.
In 1994, a modernized version of the R-73M was introduced, later redesignated R-74ME. A significant improvement was an increase in the angle of view of the IC warhead to 60 degrees from the previous 45.
Technicko-taktická data Length: 290 cm Diameter: 17 cm Width: 51 cm Weight: 105 kg Warhead weight: 7.4 kg Guidance: Passive IR Speed: M 2.5 Max Maneuverability: Unrestricted after launch, the aircraft/carrier must not exceed +12 g at launch. Range of use: 20 - 20,000 m Range: Max. when launched in the forward hemisphere (frontal) up to 40 km, min. when 300 m for rear attack.
In the Czechoslovak Air Force, introduced together with Mig-29s. In standard full suspension, a pair of R-73s was envisaged in combination with the main armament of a pair of R-27 long-range SAMs and a pair of older R-60s.
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This would according to my materials should be training aerodynamic version of the R-73..
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Exports of R-73 anti-aircraft missiles from the Russian Federation 1992 - 2008
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A few clarifications for the author on the R73 article. There are two types of overloads mentioned in the PLŘS. The first kind is when the missile is mounted on a carrier which at the moment of launching this missile must not exceed the overload specified by the manufacturer and this is set at +12G for the R73. Above this overload, the missile is blocked. The second type is the so-called flight overload when the missile is already flying alone behind the target in the case of the R-73 this overload is NOT limited by the manufacturer ! The maximum range of the R-73 in a PPS descent is 40km. The standard suspension of Mig 29 of our air force used a combination of 2x R-27, 2x R-73, 2x R-60 but it was basically stupid because the S-31 on-board missile navigation set took the signs of missile suspension from only two hangers and from positions 1a3. The normal combination should have been 2xR-27, and 4x R-73, or 4x R-60.
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big tiger: Thanks for the clarifying info. I have corrected the information above.
I haven't seen what you say about the suspension of the PLRS anywhere. I have verified that in the USSR, during the live firing in 1990, all 3 PLRS were used at the same time. However, it is true that the R-73 was not fired at all back then. Supposedly because the R-60MK had a 100% success rate.
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We were unlucky in Astrakhan last time. Mig 29s were fired there mainly from GS-30-1 guns and then from the suspensions you mention, but there the Russians proved that our suspensions were bullshit.After the cannon, they were mainly shooting R-60MKs, but only because they were the cheapest.
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big tiger: interesting and logical regarding the use of the R-60MK . Thanks. I've seen it justified before just because the R-60MKs were successful on every launch. However, did they fly the R-27, R-73, R-60 or just the R-27, R-60? I didn't deduce that from your answer. Were the R-73s completely omitted from the suspension as well?
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Radim, I'm sorry I haven't heard from you in so long. During the last OBS Astrakhan with Mig 29 as far as I know only R- 60 MK were used, and the GS-30-1 cannon R-73s were not suspended and R-27s were suspended but I can't say if any were fired. However, I'll find out pretty accurately when I look into my annals.
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Aj slovenske MiG-29 lietali s R27, R60, R73 sucasne, ale asi od r.2000/2001 (?) uz lietaju len s dvoma druhmi sucasne.
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According to my materials, this should be a training aerodynamic version of the R-73.
My materials confirm Yours, the pure white is an aerodynamic demonstrator, the version with 3 stripes of black is more of a technology demonstrator used for ground crew and pilot training. This version is more widespread, it is commonly used in demonstration flights, it simulates aerodynamic and weight loads in manoeuvre combat.
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Hello gentlemen, it is clear from the communication between you that at least some of you have practical experience with this bullet. Can you tell me what is the mechanism /what is it for/ on the control part of this bullet, just before the BC /pictured/? It's a bow connected to what looks like a PIM safety. Is it a fuse that had to be removed before takeoff and reinserted into the missile after landing? Thank you
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