R-60 - Revision history

U38088265: /* Vehicles equipped with this weapon */

2024-06-03T20:43:08Z

‎Vehicles equipped with this weapon

U44629479: Edits

2024-06-02T15:05:25Z

Edits

U22067555: Added Hungarian aircraft

2024-03-27T06:50:23Z

Added Hungarian aircraft

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U113963314: /* Vehicles equipped with this weapon */

2024-03-14T22:28:27Z

‎Vehicles equipped with this weapon

U22067555: /* Vehicles equipped with this weapon */ Added Mi-24P (Italy) and Mi-24V (Italy)

2023-10-06T20:41:35Z

‎Vehicles equipped with this weapon: Added Mi-24P (Italy) and Mi-24V (Italy)

U44629479: Edits

2023-09-22T13:43:40Z

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 {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Jet fighters'''}}
-{{Navigation-Line|MiG-21}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_sps_k}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_mf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_mf_hungary}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_smt}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_bis}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig_21_bis_finland}}
+{{Navigation-Line|MiG-21}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_sps_k}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_mf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_mf_hungary}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_smt}}
 {{Navigation-Line|MiG-29}}{{Specs-Link|mig_29_9_13}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig_29_9_12_germany}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig_29_9_12b_hungary}}
-{{Navigation-Line|'''Strike aircraft'''}}{{Specs-Link|su_17m2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|su_25}}
+{{Navigation-Line|'''Strike aircraft'''}}
 {{Navigation-Line|Su-22}}{{Specs-Link|su_22m3}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|su_22m3_hungary}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|su_22um3k}}
 {{Navigation-Line|Yak-38}}{{Specs-Link|yak-38}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|yak-38m}}
-{{Navigation-Line|'''Attack helicopters'''}}
+{{Navigation-First-Line|'''Attack helicopters'''}}
 {{Navigation-Line|Mi-24}}{{Specs-Link|mi_24p}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mi_24p_hungary}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mi_24p_german}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mi_24p_german_hfs80}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mi_24v}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mi_24v_hungary}}
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 * Light missile (in comparison to other similar missiles, better performance at lower speeds and higher altitudes).
 * Longer burn time (useful for longer range engagements).
 * One of the best missiles for extremely short ranges
 * Radar slaving (easier to lead targets)

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 {{About
 | about = Soviet air-to-air missile '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
 | usage = other versions
-| link-1 = R-60M
+| link = R-60 (Family)
 }}
 [[File:R-60.png|thumb|x250px|R-60s mounted on the [[MiG-21SMT]]]]
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 ;Related development
-* [[R-60M]]
+* [[R-60 (Family)]]
 == External links ==

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 {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Jet fighters'''}}
-{{Navigation-Line|MiG-21}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_sps_k}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_mf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_smt}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_bis}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig_21_bis_finland}}
+{{Navigation-Line|MiG-21}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_sps_k}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_mf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_mf_hungary}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_smt}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_bis}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig_21_bis_finland}}
 {{Navigation-Line|MiG-23}}{{Specs-Link|mig_23mld}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig_23mla}}
 {{Navigation-Line|MiG-29}}{{Specs-Link|mig_29_9_13}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig_29_9_12_germany}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig_29_9_12b_hungary}}
 {{Navigation-Line|'''Strike aircraft'''}}{{Specs-Link|su_17m2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|su_25}}
-{{Navigation-Line|Su-22}}{{Specs-Link|su_22m3}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|su_22um3k}}
+{{Navigation-Line|Su-22}}{{Specs-Link|su_22m3}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|su_22m3_hungary}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|su_22um3k}}
 {{Navigation-Line|Yak-38}}{{Specs-Link|yak-38}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|yak-38m}}

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 {{Navigation-Line|MiG-21}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_sps_k}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_mf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_smt}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_bis}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig_21_bis_finland}}
 {{Navigation-Line|MiG-23}}{{Specs-Link|mig_23mld}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig_23mla}}
-{{Navigation-Line|MiG-29}}{{Specs-Link|mig_29_9_13}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig_29_9_12_germany}}
+{{Navigation-Line|MiG-29}}{{Specs-Link|mig_29_9_13}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig_29_9_12_germany}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig_29_9_12b_hungary}}
 {{Navigation-Line|'''Strike aircraft'''}}{{Specs-Link|su_17m2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|su_25}}

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 {{Navigation-Line|MiG-21}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_sps_k}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_mf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_smt}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig-21_bis}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig_21_bis_finland}}
 {{Navigation-Line|MiG-23}}{{Specs-Link|mig_23mld}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig_23mla}}
-{{Navigation-Line|MiG-29}}{{Specs-Link|mig_29_9_13}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig_29_9_12_germany}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig_29_9_12b_hungary}}
+{{Navigation-Line|MiG-29}}{{Specs-Link|mig_29_9_13}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mig_29_9_12_germany}}
 {{Navigation-Line|'''Strike aircraft'''}}{{Specs-Link|su_17m2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|su_25}}

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 {{Navigation-Line|'''Attack helicopters'''}}
-{{Navigation-Line|Mi-24}}{{Specs-Link|mi_24p}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mi_24p_german}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mi_24p_german_hfs80}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mi_24v}}
+{{Navigation-Line|Mi-24}}{{Specs-Link|mi_24p}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mi_24p_hungary}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mi_24p_german}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mi_24p_german_hfs80}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mi_24v}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|mi_24v_hungary}}
 {{Navigation-End}}

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 === Comparison with analogues ===
 <!-- ''Give a comparative description of missiles that have firepower equal to this weapon.'' -->
-Compared to the most common air-to-air missiles such as AIM-9J or R550 Magic, R-60 tends to have the upper hand in most chasing/dogfighting scenarios due to its extended turning capability possible through the long engine burn time and high G tolerance although this is offset by its distinctly larger seeker FOV and smaller gimbal compared to the AIM-9J and R550 Magic.  However the R-60 has a much more limited range then the AIM-9J and the Magic and the smaller gimbal means leading the missile is more difficult compared to its contemporaries.
+Compared to the most common air-to-air missiles such as AIM-9J or R550 Magic, the R-60 tends to have the upper hand in most chasing/dogfighting scenarios due to its extended turning capability possible through the long engine burn time and high G tolerance although this is offset by its distinctly larger seeker FOV and smaller gimbal compared to the AIM-9J and R550 Magic. However, the R-60 has a much more limited range then the AIM-9J and the Magic and the smaller gimbal means leading the missile is more difficult compared to its contemporaries.
 == Usage in battles ==
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 Every missile performs much better when at higher altitudes; this should be used to your advantage as missiles becomes unavoidable when launched at a reasonable range and altitude if the target doesn't deploy countermeasures. Missiles accelerate faster, pull harder and reach higher velocities at higher altitudes due to the reduced drag. This comes as a double edge sword, however, as your missiles perform better, the enemy's missiles do as well which means that you shouldn't put yourself in a position where enemies can engage you while you're engaging a target. Coming in at unexpected angles while being undetected is the best way to utilize R-60s and every other missile.
-The higher the speed at which the missile is launched, the faster the missile will reach its optimum maneuverability, therefore keeping your speed high and obtaining optimal launch conditions are instrumental to a successful missile kill.
+The higher the speed at which the missile is launched, the faster the missile will reach its optimum manoeuvrability, therefore keeping your speed high and obtaining optimal launch conditions are instrumental to a successful missile kill.
 Use of radar slaving may prove to be incredibly useful when leading a target, especially when the dogfight continually changes angles and pointing the nose towards the target may not be possible.
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 '''Launching at a target flying away from you''':
-This is the optimum launch angle against a target. When at sea level, the maximum range in relation of yourself to the target is around 2,200 m, given that the target is flying at the same speed, same direction and not maneuvering. This changes depending on whether the target is moving slower or faster than you. The slower the target in comparison to you, the further you can launch your missile at the target. The faster the target in comparison to you, the shorter the range of your missile. Range is also heavily influenced by the your altitude and that of the target. The higher the altitude, the less drag and therefore, the longer the range.
+This is the optimum launch angle against a target. When at sea level, the maximum range in relation of yourself to the target is around 2,200 m, given that the target is flying at the same speed, same direction and not manoeuvring. This changes depending on whether the target is moving slower or faster than you. The slower the target in comparison to you, the further you can launch your missile at the target. The faster the target in comparison to you, the shorter the range of your missile. Range is also heavily influenced by the your altitude and that of the target. The higher the altitude, the less drag and therefore, the longer the range.
 '''Launching at a target, perpendicular to you:'''