R-27 (AA-10 Alamo) Russian Air-to-Air Missile
R-27
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Name
R-27 (AA-10 Alamo) Russian Air-to-Air Missile
Designation
R-27
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
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Manufacturer
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Date of Introduction
1983
Description
The Vympel R-27 missile (NATO reporting name AA-10 Alamo) is a medium-to-long-range air-to-air missile developed by the Soviet Union. It remains in service with the Russian Air Force and air forces of the Commonwealth of Independent States. The R-27 is manufactured in infrared-homing (R-27T), semi-active-radar-homing (R-27R), and active-radar-homing (R-27EA) versions, in both Russia and Ukraine. The R-27 missile is carried by the Mikoyan MiG-29 and Sukhoi Su-27 fighters, and some of the later-model MiG-23MLD fighters have also been adapted to carry it. The R-27 missile is also license-produced in China, though the production license was bought from Ukraine instead of Russia.
Variants
R-27R
AA-10 Alamo-A, semi-active radar homing. Missile can be used at 20 to 25,000 meters altitude (launch platform or target). Effective kill range for a target at same altitude: 2 to 42.5 km head-on, 0.7 to 7.5 km tail-on. Maximum range: 73 km. Maximum allowed vertical separation between target and launch platform: +/− 10 km.
R-27T
AA-10 Alamo-B, infrared homing, passive homing using the Avtomatika 9B-1032 (PRGS-27) IR seeker head. Missile can be used at 20 to 25,000 meters altitude. Effective kill range for a target at same altitude: 2 to 33 km head-on, 0 to 5.5 km tail-on. Maximum range: 63 km. Maximum allowed vertical separation: +/−10 km.
R-27ER
AA-10 Alamo-C, the semi-active-radar homing extended-range version. Missile can be used at 20 to 27,000 meters altitude. Effective kill range for a target at same altitude: 2 to 65.5 km head-on, 0.7 to 16.5 km tail-on. Missile cannot be fired at altitude less than 3 km against a target with background earth, if launch range is less than 6 kilometers. Maximum range: 117 km. Maximum allowed vertical separation: 12 km.[
R-27ET
AA-10 Alamo-D, the infrared-homing extended-range version, Weight 348 kg. Missile can be used at 20 to 27,000 meters altitude. Effective kill range: 2 to 52.5 km head-on, 0.7 to 12.5 tail-on. Maximum range: 104 km. Maximum allowed vertical separation: 12 km.
R-27P
AA-10 Alamo-E, passive radar homing with a range of up to 72 km.
R-27EP
AA-10 Alamo-F, a longer range passive anti-radiation missile with a range of up to 70 nm (110 km)
R-27EA
active radar homing with 9B-1103K active seeker, range of >130 km.
R-27EM
active radar homing with 9B-1103K active seeker, range of >170 km.
System
R-27 Missile
Name
R-27
Type
Air-to-Air Missile
Manufacturer
Vympel
Length
4.08 m
Diameter
230 mm
Wingspan
772 mm
Weight
253 kg
Warhead Type
blast/fragmentation, or continuous rod
Warhead Weight
39 kg
Detonation Mechanism
radar-proximity and impact fuzes
Engine
High performance, w. directed-rocket motor
Solid-fuel rocket motor
Operational Range
up to 40 km
Flight Altitude
INA
Maximum Speed
Mach 4.5
Guidance System
semi-active radar homing (A/C), active-radar-homing (R-27EA), infrared homing (B/D), passive radar (E/F)
Image Sources
Notes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:R-27_T_3D.jpg; https://www.ebay.com/itm/120080121975; https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%D0%90%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B0%D1%86%D0%B8%D0%BE%D0%BD%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%8F_%D1%83%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%BB%D1%8F%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%B0%D1%8F_%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BA%D0%B5%D1%82%D0%B0_%D0%A0-27%D0%A2_-_%D0%9F%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%BA%D0%B0_%D0%9F%D0%B0%D1%82%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%BE%D1%82_01.jpg;
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
Air-to-Air Missiles
Air > Air-to-Air Missiles
Filter Label
R
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (26)
Russia
China
Ukraine
Poland
India
North Korea
Serbia
Belarus
Algeria
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Bulgaria
Cuba
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Georgia
Indonesia
Kazakhstan
Malaysia
Myanmar
Peru
Slovakia
Sudan
Venezuela
Vietnam
Yemen
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