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A new Russian long-range | A new Russian long-range air-to-air missile, the '''Novator R-172''', was originally defined as an "AWACS-killer", or, in general, a means of attacking well-defended high-value assets such as air refueling|tanker and C3I-ISR aircraft.<ref name=KoppCounter-ISR>{{citation | ||
| title = Hard Kill Counter-ISR Programs | | title = Hard Kill Counter-ISR Programs | ||
| first = Carlo | last = Kopp | | first = Carlo | last = Kopp | ||
| url = http://www.ausairpower.net/APA-Counter-ISR-Programs.html | | url = http://www.ausairpower.net/APA-Counter-ISR-Programs.html | ||
| journal = Air Power Australia}}</ref> It has also been known as the '''KS-172''', a derivative of the | | journal = Air Power Australia}}</ref> It has also been known as the '''KS-172''', a derivative of the Vympel R-37 (missile). With and without a booster stage, a range of 160 or 215 nmi has been claimed. <ref name=KoppCounter-ISR /> | ||
The missile will use the | The missile will use the Irbis (radar)|Irbis, or Irbis-E, IEEE Frequency Bands|X-band radar.<ref name=DeagelIrbis>{{citation | ||
| http://www.deagel.com/Aircraft-Warners-and-Sensors/Irbis_a001800001.aspx | | http://www.deagel.com/Aircraft-Warners-and-Sensors/Irbis_a001800001.aspx | ||
| title = Irbis | | title = Irbis | ||
| journal = Deagel.com}}</ref> | | journal = Deagel.com}}</ref> | ||
Definitely destined for the | Definitely destined for the Su-35 (fighter), which is meant to be competitive in the export market, the missile may be integrated with Indian Su-30 (fighter) aircraft. <ref name=IndiaNuc>{{citation | ||
| title = Nuclear Deterrence -- choice for IAF | | title = Nuclear Deterrence -- choice for IAF | ||
| author = India Defence Consultants with Sayan Majumdar | | author = India Defence Consultants with Sayan Majumdar | ||
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| url = http://www.indiadefence.com/AirNucDet.htm}}</ref> | | url = http://www.indiadefence.com/AirNucDet.htm}}</ref> | ||
There are similarities between the R-172 and the experimental U.S. | There are similarities between the R-172 and the experimental U.S. Network Centric Airborne Defense Element (missile) (NCADE). While NCADE is initially intended as an air-launched anti-ballistic missile, it could also be used against high value assets. | ||
In like manner, the R-172 potentially could be adapted to an ABM role, but the differences between the two must be remembered. Against large, slow, but well-protected targets, long range is the critical requirement. Against a fast booster, perhaps accelerating at an unpredicatable rate, moderate range but high maneuverability is needed. The R-172, to be a boost phase interceptor, would have to add a small maneuvering kill vehicle. | In like manner, the R-172 potentially could be adapted to an ABM role, but the differences between the two must be remembered. Against large, slow, but well-protected targets, long range is the critical requirement. Against a fast booster, perhaps accelerating at an unpredicatable rate, moderate range but high maneuverability is needed. The R-172, to be a boost phase interceptor, would have to add a small maneuvering kill vehicle. | ||
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 A new Russian long-range air-to-air missile, the Novator R-172, was originally defined as an "AWACS-killer", or, in general, a means of attacking well-defended high-value assets such as air refueling|tanker and C3I-ISR aircraft.[1] It has also been known as the KS-172, a derivative of the Vympel R-37 (missile). With and without a booster stage, a range of 160 or 215 nmi has been claimed. [1] The missile will use the Irbis (radar)|Irbis, or Irbis-E, IEEE Frequency Bands|X-band radar.[2] Definitely destined for the Su-35 (fighter), which is meant to be competitive in the export market, the missile may be integrated with Indian Su-30 (fighter) aircraft. [3] There are similarities between the R-172 and the experimental U.S. Network Centric Airborne Defense Element (missile) (NCADE). While NCADE is initially intended as an air-launched anti-ballistic missile, it could also be used against high value assets. In like manner, the R-172 potentially could be adapted to an ABM role, but the differences between the two must be remembered. Against large, slow, but well-protected targets, long range is the critical requirement. Against a fast booster, perhaps accelerating at an unpredicatable rate, moderate range but high maneuverability is needed. The R-172, to be a boost phase interceptor, would have to add a small maneuvering kill vehicle. References
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