Russia Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV)
R-37M
A very-long-range air-to-air missile developed from the MiG-31-carried R-33, fielded on the MiG-31BM and Su-35S to threaten high-value targets such as tankers and AWACS far beyond typical engagement ranges. Its extended-range reach has been widely reported in the Russia-Ukraine war against aircraft and, controversially, ground targets.
In service since 2015
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
300
km range
6
Mach
60
kg warhead
Pricing: Unit cost not publicly disclosed
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
Russian state channel
Rosoboronexport monopoly; Western sanctions exposure and payment/logistics risk for many buyers.
Channel: Rosoboronexport (state)
Fielded & proven
Operator data not public
In service since 2015. Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Max speed (Mach) Maximum speed as a multiple of the speed of sound. Mach 2+ is typical for air-superiority fighters. | 6 Mach |
|---|---|
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 300 km |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Warhead Warhead mass. Heavier generally means larger effect radius, at the cost of range. | 60 kg |
|---|---|
| Warhead type Blast-fragmentation, shaped charge (HEAT), penetrator, thermobaric or nuclear-capable. | Blast-fragmentation, radar proximity fuze |
| Guidance How the weapon finds its target: inertial, GPS/GLONASS, active/semi-active radar, infrared, laser, TV, wire. | Active radar homing, Inertial navigation with mid-course update |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 4.2 m |
|---|---|
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 510 kg |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Solid-fuel rocket |
|---|
Specifications compiled from public Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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What is the range of the Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) R-37M? +
The Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) R-37M has a maximum range of 300 km.
How much does the Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) R-37M weigh? +
The Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) R-37M has a combat weight of 510 kg.
What is the Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) R-37M used for? +
The Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) R-37M is a missile typically used for air superiority.
How much does the Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) R-37M cost? +
Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV) R-37M: Unit cost not publicly disclosed. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
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