A new Russian RVV-MD2 short-range air-to-air missile was demonstrated during an air show in Dubai.

EDR online reported on this.

During an air show in Dubai, the Russian Rostec Corporation demonstrated a mass-dimensional mock-up of a RVV-MD2 air-to-air missile, which is positioned as an improved version of the R-73М missile.

The missile of this type was created for use in the aircraft armament system of the Su-57 fighter, which should carry it in the internal compartments.

In addition to the Su-57, the missile is available for other platforms, such as the Su-35 and Su-30. In addition, by installing additional equipment, the missile can be integrated into MiG-29, Su-27, and other foreign-developed aircraft.

The new missile received a combined guidance system, which consists of an inertial navigation system and a multi-element, two-channel infrared target seeker with increased resistance to countermeasures and interference, as well as a radio correction reception channel.

The missile has been deemed capable of being employed in a common battle system and of determining its position in space.

The new homing head can be driven in azimuth 180 degrees, which ensures the lock-on of targets during their maneuvering.

RVV-MD2 is equipped with a single-stage, single-mode solid fuel motor with gas-dynamic control system spoilers, which allow the rocket to perform maneuvers with high over-G.

The mass of the missile is 117 kg, which is more than that of Western models. The mass of the warhead is 8 kg, the maximum flight range is up to 50 km, and the maximum acceleration is up to 12 G.

As Militarnyi reported previously, the Italian Air Force began a program to study the integration of Meteor medium-range missiles into the EF-2000A Typhoon aircraft fleet. The country’s air forces began their respective tests in the United Kingdom.