×

R-23

Missile
The Vympel R-23 is a medium-range air-to-air missile developed by Vympel in the Soviet Union for fighter aircraft. An updated version with greater range, the R-24, replaced it in service. It is comparable to the American AIM-7 Sparrow, both in... Wikipedia
Diameter: 223 mm (8.8 in)
Engine: solid fuel rocket
Guidance system: semi-active radar homing (R-23R/R-24R); infrared homing (R-23T/R-24T)
In service: 1974–present
Launch platform: MiG-23
Length: 4.50 m (14 ft 9 in)
Maximum speed: Mach 3