R-73 vs R-23 & R-24
The R-73 and the R-23 & R-24 are both Air-to-Air missiles. Range is 30 km for the R-73 vs 50 km for the R-23 & R-24. The R-73 reaches 3,087 km/h vs 3,704 km/h for the R-23 & R-24. The R-73 carries a 7.4 kg warhead vs 35 kg for the R-23 & R-24. Launch weight is 105 kg for the R-73 vs 235 kg for the R-23 & R-24. The R-73 uses Inertial navigation system and IRCCM guidance, while the R-23 & R-24 relies on Semi-active radar homing. The R-23 & R-24 entered service 3 years before the R-73 (1981 vs 1984).
| Russian air-to-air missile, entered service in 1984, uses inertial navigation and IRCCM guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Air-to-Air |
| Type | Infrared-guided air-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Vympel |
| Service year | 1984 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Soviet air-to-air missile, entered service in 1981, using semi-active radar homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Air-to-Air |
| Type | Infrared or semi-active radar-guided air-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Vympel |
| Service year | 1981 |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | NA |
| Range | 30.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.5 â—‰ |
| Weight | 105 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 7.4 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 2.90 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 170 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Inertial navigation system and IRCCM |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
| Range | 50.0 km â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.0 â—‰ |
| Weight | 235 kg â—‰ |
| Warhead | 35.0 kg â—‰ |
| Length | 4.50 m â—‰ |
| Diameter | 223 mm â—‰ |
| Guidance | Semi-active radar homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the R-73 or R-23 & R-24?
The R-23 & R-24 has a longer range at 50 km compared to the R-73's 30 km.
Which is faster, the R-73 or R-23 & R-24?
The R-23 & R-24 is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 3.0 compared to the R-73's Mach 2.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the R-73 or R-23 & R-24?
The R-23 & R-24 carries a larger warhead at 35 kg compared to the R-73's 7 kg.
Which is heavier, the R-73 or R-23 & R-24?
The R-23 & R-24 is heavier at 235 kg compared to the R-73's 105 kg.
Which is longer, the R-73 or R-23 & R-24?
The R-23 & R-24 is longer at 4.50 meters compared to the R-73's 2.90 meters.
What guidance systems do the R-73 and R-23 & R-24 use?
The R-73 uses Inertial navigation system and IRCCM guidance while the R-23 & R-24 uses Semi-active radar homing guidance.
Which entered service first, the R-73 or R-23 & R-24?
The R-23 & R-24 entered service first in 1981, 3 years before the R-73 which entered service in 1984.