R-77 vs R-77M

Overview

The R-77 and the R-77M are both Air-to-Air missiles.

The R-77M has a range of 200 km — 2.5x the R-77's 80 km. The R-77 reaches 4,939 km/h vs 6,125 km/h for the R-77M. The R-77 carries a 30 kg warhead vs 22 kg for the R-77M. Launch weight is 226 kg for the R-77 vs 190 kg for the R-77M. The R-77 uses Active radar homing guidance, while the R-77M relies on Active electronically scanned array seeker.

Russian air-to-air missile, entered service in 1994, uses active radar homing for guidance.
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Air-to-Air
Type Active radar-guided air-to-air missile
Manufacturer Vympel
Service year 1994
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price NA
Russian air-to-air missile, entered service in 1994, employs an active electronically scanned array seeker.
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Air-to-Air
Type Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile
Manufacturer Vympel
Service year 1994
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price NA
Range 80.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 4.0
Weight 226 kg
Warhead 30.0 kg
Length 3.60 m
Diameter 200 mm
Guidance Active radar homing
Warhead type High Explosive
Range 200.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 5.0
Weight 190 kg
Warhead 22.0 kg
Length 3.71 m
Diameter 200 mm
Guidance Active electronically scanned array seeker
Warhead type Expanding rod

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the R-77 or R-77M?
The R-77M has a longer range at 200 km compared to the R-77's 80 km.
Which is faster, the R-77 or R-77M?
The R-77M is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 5.0 compared to the R-77's Mach 4.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the R-77 or R-77M?
The R-77 carries a larger warhead at 30 kg compared to the R-77M's 22 kg.
Which is heavier, the R-77 or R-77M?
The R-77 is heavier at 226 kg compared to the R-77M's 190 kg.
Which is longer, the R-77 or R-77M?
The R-77M is longer at 3.71 meters compared to the R-77's 3.60 meters.
What guidance systems do the R-77 and R-77M use?
The R-77 uses Active radar homing guidance while the R-77M uses Active electronically scanned array seeker guidance.
Which entered service first, the R-77 or R-77M?
Both the R-77 and R-77M entered service in the same year: 1994.