The Russian Vympel R-77
The Russian Vympel R-77 (foreground), also known as the AA-12 Adder, is the first active-radar guided air-to-air missile (AAM) to be fielded by the Chinese air force (PLAAF). The R-77 is part of the weapons package being supplied with the Sukhoi Su-30MKK, seen above as well. Also displayed are the...
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