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Vympel K-13
Vympel · Air-to-Air · Russia · Early Jet (1946–1969)
The Vympel K-13 is a short-range, infrared homing air-to-air missile developed by the Soviet Union. The K-13 is a reverse engineered copy of the American AIM-9 Sidewinder, hence the similar appearance. Although it since has been replaced by more modern missiles in front-line service, it has seen widespread service with many nations.
Specifications
- Category
- Missiles
- Sub-Category
- AAM
- Domain
- Defence
- Era
- Early Jet (1946–1969)
- Country
- Russia
- Manufacturer
- Vympel
- Operator
- USSR/export
- Primary Role
- Air-to-Air
- Status
- Retired
- Service Entry
- 1961
- Produced
- 50000
- Unit Cost (2026$)
- $60K
- Propulsion
- Rocket
- Engine
- Solid-fuel rocket motor
- Thrust / Power
- None (rocket)
- Launch
- Air-launched
- Length (ft)
- 9.1
- Wingspan (ft)
- 2.1
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 70
- MTOW (lb)
- 154
- Payload (lb)
- 26
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 52000
- Range (mi)
- 5
- Max Speed (mph)
- 1918
- Max Speed (Mach)
- 2.5
- Armament
- Continuous rod