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Molniya (later Vympel) Weapon Systems

Weapon systems and military equipment built by Molniya (later Vympel).

1 weapon systems

R-60 missile, Short-range infrared-guided air-to-air missile, Munitions

R-60 missileShort-range infrared-guided air-to-air missileBuilt in: Soviet UnionThe R-60, known to NATO as the AA-8 Aphid, is a Soviet short-range infrared-guided air-to-air missile developed by Molniya for close-in fighter defense. Reference sources describe it as a lightweight, highly maneuverable missile that entered service in the 1970s and remained in use with export operators, with later R-60M-family improvements.