Air-to-air missiles are missiles that are launched from aircraft and have as a main target other aircraft or incoming missiles. Let's see which are the five most powerful in 2022!
5. PYTHON-5
This 5th generation missile is capable to destroy short range missiles and beyond-visual-range missiles. It's the most modern version of other Python missile family, and it's part of the armory of many F-15, F-16, Mirage and other aircraft.
Speed: Mach 4
Range: 20km
4. ASTRA
Astra is an all-weather beyond-visual-range missile that is being produced by India and features high technology. The missile appears in aircraft of the Indian Air Force, like the Sukhoi Su-30MKI.
Speed: Mach 4.5
Range: 10km
3. MICA
MICA is an all-weather missile that is being used against short and medium range targets. The specific weapon can be used from land and surface systems too.
Speed: Mach 4
Range: 80km
2. IRIS-T
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These are the 5 most advanced anti-ship missiles on the planet
IRIS-T features advanced technology that results in excellent performance against aerial targets. The missile appears in many F-16, Eurofighters and other aircraft.
Speed: Mach 3
Range: 25km
1. METEOR BVRAAM
The known METEOR air-to-air missile is a next generation missile that can encounter almost any modern threat in the skies. It's interesting the fact that this weapon is being produced from European countries and has a successful export record.
Speed: Mach 4
Range: 10.km
