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Performance of Russian AAMs in combat

One does get a lot of open literature sources on performance of Western AAMs in Vietnam and elsewhere- would like to use this thread to pool our knowledge and perspective on performance of Russian AAMs in combat conditions. Here’s a starting point:

AA-1 Alkali- never used in combat, AFAIK.

AA-2 Atoll- early models notoriously inaccurate. But later models did ok…Indo-Pak 1971: a hit rate of 30-40%, which compares very favorably to US experience with Sidewinders in Vietnam. Any perspectives on performance of this missile in the Arab-Israeli wars?

AA-6 Acrid- did score a kill in the Gulf War- but has it been used anywhere else- eg. the Syrians in 82, Iraq v/s Iran?

AA-7 Apex- No confirmed kills I know of, not counting the Syrian claims v/s Israel of course.

AA-8 Aphid- fine missile, but combat experience??? Any data/info on the Iran-Iraq war and usage of this missile?

AA-9 Amos- no combat

AA-10 Alamo- supposed to have done poorly in the ethiopia-eritria conflict…any other info?

AA-11 Archer- did score many kills in Yemen, and also ehtiopia.

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