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R-77

R-77
Type
Air-to-Air Missile
Manufacturer
Vympel
Country
Russia
Guidance
Active Radar Homing
Range
110 km
Year Introduced
1994
Warhead
High Explosive

The R-77 (NATO reporting name: AA-12 Adder) is a medium-range active radar homing air-to-air missile developed by Russia. It is the Russian counterpart to the American AIM-120 AMRAAM. The missile features a unique lattice fin design to enhance its maneuverability, especially at high angles of attack.