R-60 vs R-77M

Overview

The R-60 and the R-77M are both Air-to-Air missiles.

The R-77M has a range of 200 km — 25:1 the R-60's 8 km. The R-60 reaches 3,087 km/h vs 6,125 km/h for the R-77M. The R-60 carries a 6 kg warhead vs 22 kg for the R-77M. Launch weight is 44 kg for the R-60 vs 190 kg for the R-77M. The R-60 uses Infrared homing guidance, while the R-77M relies on Active electronically scanned array seeker.

The R-60 entered service 21 years before the R-77M (1973 vs 1994).

Soviet air-to-air missile, entered service in 1973, utilizes infrared homing for guidance.
Origin 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Air-to-Air
Type Infrared-guided air-to-air missile
Manufacturer Vympel
Service year 1973
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 8.0 km
Maximum speed Mach 2.5
Weight 44 kg
Warhead 6.0 kg
Length 2.09 m
Diameter 120 mm
Guidance Infrared 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-60 or R-77M?
The R-77M has a longer range at 200 km compared to the R-60's 8 km.
Which is faster, the R-60 or R-77M?
The R-77M is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 5.0 compared to the R-60's Mach 2.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the R-60 or R-77M?
The R-77M carries a larger warhead at 22 kg compared to the R-60's 6 kg.
Which is heavier, the R-60 or R-77M?
The R-77M is heavier at 190 kg compared to the R-60's 44 kg.
Which is longer, the R-60 or R-77M?
The R-77M is longer at 3.71 meters compared to the R-60's 2.09 meters.
What guidance systems do the R-60 and R-77M use?
The R-60 uses Infrared homing guidance while the R-77M uses Active electronically scanned array seeker guidance.
Which entered service first, the R-60 or R-77M?
The R-60 entered service first in 1973, 21 years before the R-77M which entered service in 1994.