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Air battle: the new French missile is seriously inferior to the Russian R-37M

Air battle: the new French missile is seriously inferior to the Russian R-37M
The French air force has finally received a new missile “air-to-air” long-range. Military Watch reports, Rafale fighter squadron, armed with new missiles “Meteor”, made its first flight.

Long-range aircraft missile “Meteor” under development by MBDA with 2003 years for the French Air Force, Great Britain, Sweden, FRG, Spain and Italy. In the French Air Force, it should replace the MICA missile., used since the mid-90s of the last century and capable of hitting targets at a distance of approximately 80 km. Rocket integration “Meteor” conducted with 2015 years and is directly related to the installation of radar with AFAR RBE2.

Declared design missile range “Meteor”, as the edition writes, is 180-250 km. Most likely we are talking about an upgraded version, which tests were carried out in 2019 year. Basic version “Meteora” had a range of damage no higher 110 km, although according to calculations it should have been at least 150 km.

The French Air Force command notes, that the integration of the new rocket “Meteor” will allow you to use all the capabilities of fighters in air combat, hitting targets at long range, which previously the military aviation of France was deprived of. but, as highlighted, even a modernized version “Meteora” significantly inferior to the Russian aircraft missiles R-37 and R-37M, capable of hitting targets at a distance of up to 400 km. In the event of an air collision, Russian fighters will have a significant advantage over French aircraft in terms of range..

mass of the rocket “Meteor” – 190 kg, Warhead weight – 25 kg, length – 3,7 m, diameter – 178 mm, speed – 4,1 M.

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