Novator R-172 (missile): Difference between revisions
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| journal = Air Power Australia}}</ref> It has also been known as the '''KS-172''', a derivative of the [[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 [[Irbis (radar)|Irbis]], or Irbis-E, [[IEEE Frequency Bands|X-band]] radar.<ref name=DeagelIrbis>{{citation | | 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 [[Irbis (radar)|Irbis]], or Irbis-E, [[IEEE Frequency Bands|X-band]] radar.<ref name=DeagelIrbis>{{citation | |||
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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 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, or Irbis-E, 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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kopp, Carlo, "Hard Kill Counter-ISR Programs", Air Power Australia
- ↑ "Irbis", Deagel.com
- ↑ India Defence Consultants with Sayan Majumdar (July 19, 2004), Nuclear Deterrence -- choice for IAF