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Speed Comparison of all Air-to-Air Missiles in the World
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Speed Comparison of all Air-to-Air Missiles in the World

Air-to-Air Missiles Speed Overview

Speed Range and Advancements

  • Air-to-air missiles range from subsonic to hypersonic speeds, showcasing advancements in propulsion and aerodynamics.
  • Modern missiles can swiftly intercept targets, reducing engagement times for effective air defense strategies.

Missile Speed Comparisons

Chinese Missiles

  • TY-90: Mach 2; designed for helicopter combat.
  • PL-9: Mach 2+; short-range with a 35 km effective range.

Soviet Union Missiles

  • R-60: Mach 2.4; lightweight and agile design.
  • R-73: Mach 2.5; minimum engagement range of 300 meters.

Other Notable Missiles

  • AIM-9 Sidewinder: Mach 2.5+; one of the oldest successful air-to-air missiles.
  • IRIS-T: Mach 3; medium-range missile for close combat.

Advanced Missile Systems

High-Speed Capabilities

  • PL-17/PL-20: Mach 4; active radar-guided with a claimed range of 400 km.
  • MICA: Mach 4; multi-target capability for various platforms.

Beyond Visual Range (BVR)

  • AIM-120 AMRAAM: Mach 4; advanced all-weather operations missile.
  • Bozdoğan: Greater than Mach 4; Turkey's first indigenous air-to-air missile.

Long-range and High-performance Missiles

Chinese Developments

  • PL-15: Active radar-guided, comparable to AIM-120 AMRAAM, speed over mach 4+.

Soviet Legacy

Aerial Missile Overview

High-Speed Missiles

  • The Astra family variant has a maximum speed of Mach 4.5.
  • Fakour-90, an Iranian missile, reaches Mach 5 and is deployed on F-14 Tomcats.
  • AIM-54 Phoenix is an American missile with a maximum speed of Mach 5.

Advanced Air-to-Air Missiles

  • PL-21, developed by China, is comparable to the AIM-260 JATM and R-37, with a speed of Mach 5.
  • AIM-260 JATM is under development to replace the AIM-120 AMRAAM, also reaching Mach 5.

Hypersonic Capabilities

  • Sky Sword II from Taiwan achieves speeds up to Mach 6 with advanced guidance systems.
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Air-to-air missiles exhibit a wide range of speeds, from subsonic to hypersonic. Advancements in propulsion and aerodynamics have enabled modern missiles to swiftly intercept targets, reducing engagement times. This diverse speed spectrum underscores the evolution in missile technology, crucial for crafting effective air defense strategies. Let’s check out the speed comparison of all air to air missiles. In this list we will not include those which have been decommissioned. ------------------------------------ Credits: https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/k-13-vympel-missile-cart-3381dcf773c341fe883b9bde83d0ef72 https://www.turbosquid.com/FullPreview/1319564 https://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/pl-10-missile-model-1393115 https://www.turbosquid.com/FullPreview/678415 https://www.turbosquid.com/FullPreview/676156 https://www.turbosquid.com/zh_cn/3d-models/german-air-missile-iris-t-3d-1434121 https://www.turbosquid.com/FullPreview/714815 https://en.aeeh.com.tw/en/index.asp?au_id=3&sub_id=13&id=72 https://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/3d-pl-12-missile-model/723620 https://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/aim-7-sparrow-missile-3d-model/1029399 https://free3d.com/3d-model/mbda-mica-er-6017.html https://www.cgtrader.com/3d-models/military/rocketry/i-derby-sr-israel-missile https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/tubitak-bozdogan-a30a35e0ac224c9c98a42c791bae2980 https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/r-27t-2b32b046b22b41ac92bcda79554837ec https://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/pl12-chinese-bvr-air-to-air-missile-model-1814580 https://www.turbosquid.com/FullPreview/1051839 https://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/3d-model-aim132-asraam-1796144 https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/vympel-r37-missile-db066ae016c942e18773b98ffe110783 https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/aam-4-air-to-air-missile-8613eb0ad5ef4def94aaecfed51ad639 https://farmaciaavinguda.com/?w=pl-5-chinese-a-a-missile-lod-thirdwire-strike-ee-yKB0JAIO https://clipart-library.com/clip-art/242-2429797_r-33-missile.htm https://clipart-library.com/ https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/aim-120-amraam-missile-724281936e3d4250af88e625743f06f3 https://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/3d-r27er-airtoair-missile-2038490 https://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/3d-model-aim-54-phoenix-missile/326837 https://www.cgtrader.com/3d-print-models/miniatures/vehicles/vympel-npo-r-77-missile https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/9VbPyJ/AIM-260-JATM-Missile- severehydrationwow https://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/3d-mbda-meteor-model-2045074 https://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/pl-15-missile-3d-model-1393112 https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/astra-mk1-missle-367d9af09a9948769f91c77ec41c41ed https://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/pl12-chinese-bvr-air-to-air-missile-model-1814580 https://free3d.com/3d-model/r77-vympel-8661.html https://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/3d-mbda-meteor-model-2045074 --------------------------------------- FAIR-USE COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER * Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, commenting, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favour of fair use. The Buzz does not own the rights to these videos and pictures. They have, in accordance with fair use, been repurposed with the intent of educating and inspiring others. However, if any content owners would like their images removed, please contact us by email at-thebuzz938@gmail.com.