R-73 - Revision history

U119691041: Excuse edit spam, i fixed all instances of "ECCM" and corrected them to "IRCCM"

2024-10-30T22:42:48Z

Excuse edit spam, i fixed all instances of "ECCM" and corrected them to "IRCCM"

U119691041: /* Pros and cons */ Just as with the previous table edit, the "Pros and cons" section said the missile has ECCM, even though it is IRCCM. i fixed.

2024-10-30T22:41:45Z

‎Pros and cons: Just as with the previous table edit, the "Pros and cons" section said the missile has ECCM, even though it is IRCCM. i fixed.

U119691041: /* Comparison with analogues */ I've corrected the "Missile Characteristics" table, in the previous version it used to say "ECCM" and "ECCM Type", but obviously infrared missiles do not work on the EM spectrum so i've fixed it.

2024-10-30T22:40:51Z

‎Comparison with analogues: I've corrected the "Missile Characteristics" table, in the previous version it used to say "ECCM" and "ECCM Type", but obviously infrared missiles do not work on the EM spectrum so i've fixed it.

U113963314: Added Su-27SM

2024-06-23T15:49:37Z

Added Su-27SM

U38088265: /* Vehicles equipped with this weapon */

2024-06-19T20:19:21Z

‎Vehicles equipped with this weapon

U145170305: /* Description */

2024-06-19T13:23:56Z

‎Description

U145170305: /* Vehicles equipped with this weapon */

2024-06-19T13:19:16Z

‎Vehicles equipped with this weapon

U113963314: Added Su-25SM3

2024-06-01T23:05:36Z

Added Su-25SM3

U44629479: Edits

2024-03-04T05:14:19Z

Edits

U64743604: /* Comparison with analogues */

2024-03-02T18:57:38Z

‎Comparison with analogues

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 The '''R-73''' (NATO reporting name: AA-11 ''Archer'') is a Soviet [[Air-to-air_missiles#Infrared_homing_.28heat-seeking.29_missiles|infrared homing air-to-air missile]] introduced in the [[Update "La Royale"]]. It serves as an advanced infrared-guided Air-to-Air Missile (AAM) in the game and has been the preferred missile for Soviet/Russian jets since the mid-1980s. Additionally, it has been adopted by countries that received its export version, the '''R-73E''', including Mainland China and East Germany.
-Boasting one of the highest overload capacities among infrared AAMs and equipped with Electronic Counter-Countermeasures (ECCM) capabilities, the R-73 instils fear and prompts second thoughts in enemy jet pilots before engaging with aircraft armed with this missile.
+Boasting one of the highest overload capacities among infrared AAMs and equipped with Infra-Red Counter-Countermeasures (IRCCM) capabilities, the R-73 instils fear and prompts second thoughts in enemy jet pilots before engaging with aircraft armed with this missile.
 === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===
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 == Usage in battles ==
 <!-- ''Describe situations when you would utilise this missile in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)'' -->
-The R-73 is famous for its thrust vectoring, advanced heat seeker with ECCM capabilities, and its very high overload factor and slightly longer head-on range than its NATO counterparts.  With such features, if players can make sure their missiles lock onto the target instead of its flares and lead enough for the seeker, the R-73 has a very high chance of taking down the target in one take without another round, which could be fatal in a heated battlefield.
+The R-73 is famous for its thrust vectoring, advanced heat seeker with IRCCM capabilities, and its very high overload factor and slightly longer head-on range than its NATO counterparts.  With such features, if players can make sure their missiles lock onto the target instead of its flares and lead enough for the seeker, the R-73 has a very high chance of taking down the target in one take without another round, which could be fatal in a heated battlefield.
 === Pros and cons ===

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 * High G overload factor (40G)
-* Equipped with ECCM
+* Equipped with IRCCM
 * Thrust Vectoring for sharper turns

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 |3 km || 3.4 km || 2 km || 3 km || 3 km
 |-
-|'''ECCM'''
+|'''IRCCM'''
 | Yes || Yes || No || Yes || No
 |-
-|'''ECCM Type'''
+|'''IRCCM Type'''
 |Suspended Animation || FOV Gating || - || FOV Gating || -
 |-

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 * {{Specs-Link|su_25sm3}}
 * {{Specs-Link|su_27}}
 * {{Specs-Link|mig_29smt_9_19}}

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 ;R-73
 * {{Specs-Link|su_25_558arz}}
 * {{Specs-Link|su_25t}}
 * {{Specs-Link|su_25tm}}
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 ;R-73E <small>(Export)</small>
-* [[wikipedia:List_of_Mikoyan-Gurevich_MiG-21_variants|MIG-21 BISON]]
+* {{Specs-Link|mig-21_bison}}
+* {{Specs-Link|mig_29_9_12g}}
 * {{Specs-Link|j_11}}
-* {{Specs-Link|mig_29_9_12g}}
+* {{Specs-Link|j_11a}}
 == General info ==
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 * [[R-60M]][[R-60MK|(K)]] - USSR/Eastern Block IR AAM is the predecessor to the R-73 with limited range and speed but is very light.
 * [[AIM-9L Sidewinder|AIM-9L]] - US/NATO standard IR AAM with very long guidance time; while having lesser overload, head-on range and explosive content.
 * [[AIM-9M Sidewinder|AIM-9M]] - AIM-9L-based Missile equipped with an advanced heat seeker which has IRCCM capabilities and a Low/reduced smoke motor.
 * [[AAM-3]] - Japanese advanced IR AAM with with an advanced heat seeker which has IRCCM capabilities and a low/reduced smoke motor; while having the same overload factor and roughly the same range.
 * [[Matra R550 Magic 2|Magic 2]] - French standard IR AAM with higher explosive content, slightly more guidance time and flies faster; while having a slightly less overload and head-on range.
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 == Usage in battles ==
 <!-- ''Describe situations when you would utilise this missile in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)'' -->
 The R-73 is famous for its thrust vectoring, advanced heat seeker with ECCM capabilities, and its very high overload factor and slightly longer head-on range than its NATO counterparts.  With such features, if players can make sure their missiles lock onto the target instead of its flares and lead enough for the seeker, the R-73 has a very high chance of taking down the target in one take without another round, which could be fatal in a heated battlefield.
 === Pros and cons ===
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 * Flies slower than NATO counterparts
 * Heavier to NATO counterparts albeit lighter than Python-3/PL-8
 * Relatively less explosive content than some counterparts

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	;R-73E <small>(Export)</small>		;R-73E <small>(Export)</small>
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		+	* MIG-21 BISON

	* {{Specs-Link\|j_11}}		* {{Specs-Link\|j_11}}