Current Russian/Ukrainian AAM projects

[TMA1]

I do find it interesting that the rvv-bd export model has a listed max range of 200km and that stealthflanker's simulations show around 200km max unlofted range. So the export R-37m may lack the datalinks for communicating with other vehicles which would allow kills beyond radar horizon I am guessing. Export version can probably only talk to it's host carrier.

 

[TinWing]

https://www.iiss.org/online-analysis/military-balance/2021/02/russia-air-to-air-missile/

So, what is the smaller missile above the rendering of the K30? It has a much smaller diameter seeker. It almost looks like a MANPADs seeker/warhead with a larger booster motor, but still far smaller than that of the K30?

 

[NMaude]

Since the Ukrainians managed to capture an almost intact example of the AA-13 Axehead LRAAM (Its' rocket-motor appears to failed to ignite after it was launched) and it has been handed over to missile experts in the US to examine I wonder how much this knowledge will benefit the Ukrainians when their donated F-16s go into service?

 

[TinWing]

Brochure for Ukrainian Gran' AAM by Luch (http://www.luch.kiev.ua/english/main.htm)

And the updated dimensions: https://www.redstar.gr/index.php?op...close-air-combat&catid=476&lang=en&Itemid=536