Iris-T vs R-77M
The Iris-T and the R-77M are both Air-to-Air missiles. The R-77M has a range of 200 km — 8.0x the Iris-T's 25 km. The Iris-T reaches 3,704 km/h vs 6,125 km/h for the R-77M. The Iris-T carries a 11.5 kg warhead vs 22 kg for the R-77M. Launch weight is 87 kg for the Iris-T vs 190 kg for the R-77M. The Iris-T uses Imaging infrared homing guidance, while the R-77M relies on Active electronically scanned array seeker. The R-77M entered service 11 years before the Iris-T (1994 vs 2005).
| German air-to-air missile, entered service in 2005, uses imaging infrared homing for guidance. | |
| Origin | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Air-to-Air |
| Type | Infrared-guided air-to-air missile |
| Manufacturer | Diehl BGT |
| Service year | 2005 |
| Number produced | 5,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.5 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 | 25.0 km ◉ |
| Maximum speed | Mach 3.0 ◉ |
| Weight | 87 kg ◉ |
| Warhead | 11.5 kg ◉ |
| Length | 2.94 m ◉ |
| Diameter | 127 mm ◉ |
| Guidance | Imaging infrared homing |
| Warhead type | High Explosive / Fragmentation |
| 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 Iris-T or R-77M?
The R-77M has a longer range at 200 km compared to the Iris-T's 25 km.
Which is faster, the Iris-T or R-77M?
The R-77M is faster with a maximum speed of Mach 5.0 compared to the Iris-T's Mach 3.0.
Which has a larger warhead, the Iris-T or R-77M?
The R-77M carries a larger warhead at 22 kg compared to the Iris-T's 11 kg.
Which is heavier, the Iris-T or R-77M?
The R-77M is heavier at 190 kg compared to the Iris-T's 87 kg.
Which is longer, the Iris-T or R-77M?
The R-77M is longer at 3.71 meters compared to the Iris-T's 2.94 meters.
What guidance systems do the Iris-T and R-77M use?
The Iris-T uses Imaging infrared homing guidance while the R-77M uses Active electronically scanned array seeker guidance.
Which entered service first, the Iris-T or R-77M?
The R-77M entered service first in 1994, 11 years before the Iris-T which entered service in 2005.