AIM-9 Sidewinder vs R-77M
The AIM-9 Sidewinder and the R-77M are both Air-to-Air missiles. The R-77M has a range of 200 km — 12:1 the AIM-9 Sidewinder's 17 km. The AIM-9 Sidewinder reaches 3,087 km/h vs 6,125 km/h for the R-77M. The AIM-9 Sidewinder carries a 10.2 kg warhead vs 22 kg for the R-77M. Launch weight is 85 kg for the AIM-9 Sidewinder vs 190 kg for the R-77M. The AIM-9 Sidewinder uses Imaging infrared homing focal plane array guidance, while the R-77M relies on Active electronically scanned array seeker. The AIM-9 Sidewinder entered service 38 years before the R-77M (1956 vs 1994).
| American air-to-air missile, entered service in 1956, uses infrared homing to track its target. | |
| Origin | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Air-to-Air |
| Type | Infrared-guided air-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon |
| Service year | 1956 |
| Number produced | 110,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.4 million |
| 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 | 17.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.5 ◉ |
| Weight | 85 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 10.2 kg ◉ |
| Length | 2.85 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 127 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Imaging infrared homing focal plane array |
| 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 AIM-9 Sidewinder or R-77M?
The R-77M has a longer range at 200 km compared to the AIM-9 Sidewinder's 17 km.
Which is faster, the AIM-9 Sidewinder or R-77M?
The R-77M is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 5.0 compared to the AIM-9 Sidewinder's Mach 2.5.
Which has a larger warhead, the AIM-9 Sidewinder or R-77M?
The R-77M carries a larger warhead at 22 kg compared to the AIM-9 Sidewinder's 10 kg.
Which is heavier, the AIM-9 Sidewinder or R-77M?
The R-77M is heavier at 190 kg compared to the AIM-9 Sidewinder's 85 kg.
Which is longer, the AIM-9 Sidewinder or R-77M?
The R-77M is longer at 3.71 meters compared to the AIM-9 Sidewinder's 2.85 meters.
What guidance systems do the AIM-9 Sidewinder and R-77M use?
The AIM-9 Sidewinder uses Imaging infrared homing focal plane array guidance while the R-77M uses Active electronically scanned array seeker guidance.
Which entered service first, the AIM-9 Sidewinder or R-77M?
The AIM-9 Sidewinder entered service first in 1956, 38 years before the R-77M which entered service in 1994.