Aerobonus

1/32 R-73 (AA-11 Archer) Air-to-Air missile

Product # 320 014

Product Article by Steve Bamford on Aug 24 2012

 

 

This latest release from Aerobonus features two R-73 (AA-11 Archer) Air-to-Air missile.  This type of missile was used on the Su-24, Su-25, Su-27, MiG-23, MiG-29 and MiG-31.

This missile was under development for 9 years before being put into service in 1982 as a short range heat seeking missile to replace the R-60 missile.  The targeting system for this missile could be helmet mounted and the minimum range of this missile was a mere 300 meters (max range was 30km at altitude).  With it's close range ability and simple but effective vectored exhaust gave this missile a high degree of capability. 

 

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The quality of the resin casting is flawless and bubble free.  These 2 missiles come with clear seeker heads and an exhaust part plus the missile body, missile head with addition tiny fins that will need to be attached.

There are 3 pages of instructions that explain how to assemble and decal your missiles.

There is nothing that adds a finishing touch to your model better than a full weapons load and these missiles are just the item to add to your next Su-24, Su-25, Su-27, MiG-23, MiG-29 and MiG-31.

You can purchase this and other fine resin detail items directly from Aerobonus or from the many retailers that carry their products.  

I would like to thank Aerobonus for providing me with this product sample.

Steve Bamford

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Photos and text © by Steve Bamford