Raytheon (RTX) AIM-9X Sidewinder vs Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) R-73
Full specs: Raytheon (RTX) AIM-9X Sidewinder Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) R-73
Raytheon (RTX) AIM-9X Sidewinder and Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) R-73 are both missile, compared here on public specifications. The Raytheon (RTX) AIM-9X Sidewinder leads on range (35 vs 30 km). Several Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full data
Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (Mach) (Mach) | 2.5 Mach | 2.5 Mach |
| Range (km) | 35 km ✓ | 30 km |
| Firepower | ||
| Warhead (kg) | 9 kg ✓ | 7 kg |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 3.02 m | 2.9 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 85 kg | 105 kg |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $600,000 | N/A |
| Units built | 12,000 | N/A |
| Operator countries | 30 | 30 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the longer range? +
The Raytheon (RTX) AIM-9X Sidewinder has the longest range at 35 km.
Which is cheaper? +
The Raytheon (RTX) AIM-9X Sidewinder has the lower public unit-cost figure at 600,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher max speed (mach)? +
The Raytheon (RTX) AIM-9X Sidewinder has the higher max speed (mach) at 2.5 Mach.
Which has the higher warhead? +
The Raytheon (RTX) AIM-9X Sidewinder has the higher warhead at 9 kg.
Which has the higher operator countries? +
The Raytheon (RTX) AIM-9X Sidewinder has the higher operator countries at 30.
Is the Raytheon (RTX) AIM-9X Sidewinder better than the Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) R-73? +
On the public specs we track, the Raytheon (RTX) AIM-9X Sidewinder leads on 2 of 4 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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