R-37M Missile

Category: Defence / Missile Technology / International Security

Notes

  • R-37M is a Russian long-range air-to-air missile.

  • It is designed primarily for engagement of high-value aerial targets at long distances.

  • It is associated with Russian fighter aircraft such as the MiG-31BM and Su-35/Su-57 family of aircraft.

  • It uses active radar guidance in its terminal phase.

  • It is particularly relevant to modern beyond-visual-range aerial warfare.

Key Pointers

  • Country: Russia

  • Type: Air-to-air missile

  • Class: Very long-range

  • Targets: Aircraft

  • Concept: Beyond Visual Range (BVR) combat

  • UPSC angle: Missile technology + modern warfare