PCS of the Russian Federation began to use the "Izdelie180" or P-77M rocket: what is its danger (photo)

These weapons became a further development of the Soviet R-77 missile (RVV-AE, "Izdelie 170"), which was being developed in the 1980s in response to American AIM-120 Amraam. The fact is that with the advent of the 5th generation steals, the previous Russian air-air missiles have lost their relevance. The original P-77 had a number of technical disadvantages. First of all, ineffective lattice steering wheel, which created high aerodynamic resistance and complicated the launch of the rocket.

Later, the modification of the P-77-1 ("Izdelie 170-1", K-77-1) with a modernized GSN, recycled body and improved barrier appeared. According to Russian sources, in the new version, the P-77 has received a number of modernization, which significantly improved the characteristics of weapons. Among them: the RLS with Afar rocket is equipped with an active phased antenna lattice (AFFA)-for the first time for Russian air-air missiles.

This makes it possible to significantly increase the accuracy of the purpose of the target and resistance to radio -electronic suppression, including air defense and EDBs. The two -mode engine of the combat unit received a two -mode solid fuel installation, which provides acceleration and high -speed march at a range up to 190+ km. Speed - up to 5 strokes. This scheme also gives the rocket the ability to maneuver at high altitudes and in the final phase of flight.

The new aerodynamics "Product 180" uses X-shaped fixed wings and stationary stabilizers, which makes it possible to significantly reduce aerodynamic resistance and increase range. In addition, this solution allows the rocket to maneuver even at perm -speed speeds. Navigation technologies in the rocket allegedly implemented inertial navigation with the possibility of correction on the middle trajectory, as well as active radar monohulpulse GSN in the final phase of the guidance.

It should be noted that the stated start -up range is up to 190 km, however, as noted by Defense Express experts, it is about ideal conditions and firing on a large altitude purpose. "The flight range of any air-air missile is a very dynamic indicator that depends on the parameters of both the carrier and the goals, that is, mutual courses, speeds and heights. And usually, and in the Russian Federation-always, the idealized parameter of the start-up is indicated," experts write.