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R-60 (missile)

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The R-60, given the NATO reporting name AA-8 Aphid, is a short-range, lightweight infrared-homing air-to-air missile built by the Soviet Vympel design bureau, formerly Molniya, for Soviet fighter aircraft. Development began in the late 1960s for use on the MiG-23, series production started in 1973, and the missile went on to see wide export and continued use with the Commonwealth of Independent States and other nations.

Facts
Weapon Class
Infrared-homing air-to-air missile 1
Introduced YearSourced to the subject's own account
1974 2
Classification
Service Status
In Service 1
Weapon Class
Weapon Class (category)
Guided Missile 1
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Used In

Iran-Iraq War, Wars
Source Wikipedia: R-60 (missile)
South African Border War, Wars
Source Wikipedia: R-60 (missile)
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Manufactured By

Vympel

Also in Business Atlas: the manufacturer of this subject.

Source Wikidata: R-60 (missile)

Originated In

Soviet Union

Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject originated.

Source Wikipedia: R-60 (missile)Infobox: origin
Quote, Infobox: origin
Soviet Union
Sources
1. Wikipedia: R-60 (missile)
  • Infobox: service
    1970-present
  • Service-status attribute (r-60-missile)
    It has been widely exported, and remains in service with the Commonwealth of Independent States and many other nations.
  • Lead section
    The Molniya (now Vympel) R-60 (NATO reporting name: AA-8 "Aphid") is a short-range lightweight infrared homing air-to-air missile designed for use by Soviet fighter aircraft.
  • Used In: Iran-Iraq War, Infobox: wars
    Iran-Iraq War South African Border War Lebanese Civil War Russo-Ukrainian war
  • Used In: South African Border War, Infobox: wars
    Iran-Iraq War South African Border War Lebanese Civil War Russo-Ukrainian war
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2. R-60 (missile) (Wikidata)
WikidataWikidata Q930873 (P729 service entry): 1974
Quote, Wikidata Q930873 (P729 service entry): 1974
Service entry (Wikidata property P729): 1974.
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Wikidata: R-60 (missile)
Wikidata Q930873, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
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