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The Vympel R-23 is a medium-range air-to-air missile developed by Vympel in the Soviet Union for fighter aircraft. An updated version with greater range, the R-24, replaced it in service. It is comparable to the American AIM-7 Sparrow, both in terms of overall performance as well as role.

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AA-7 Apex; Apex; R-24; Vympel R-23
air-to-air missileVympel, Soviet Air Defence Forces, Soviet Union

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