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R-40 (missile)larger figure on 2 of 2
Zuni (rocket)larger figure on 0 of 2
Counts only measures both sources give with the same scope. A larger figure is not a better system.
Measured figures
Warhead weight
Single source38–100 kg (84–220 lb)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Configuration
| Specification | R-40 (missile) | Zuni (rocket) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Long-range air-to-air missile[source] | Air-to-surface rocket[source] |
| Place of origin | Soviet Union[source] | United States[source] |
| In service | 1970–present[source] | — |
| Used by | Soviet Union , Syria , Iraq[source] | United States military French Air Force Ukrainian Air Force[source] |
| Wars | Iran–Iraq War , Gulf War , Operation Southern Watch[source] | — |
| Designer | OKB-4 MR Bisnovatyi[source] | — |
| Designed | 1959[source] | — |
| Produced | 1960s–1995[source] | 1957–present[source] |
| Variants | R-40R / R-40T, R-40RD / R-40TD, R-40RD1 / R-40TD1 (radar and IR models)[source] | — |
| Warhead | Blast fragmentation[source] | various[source] |
| Detonation mechanism | Radar and active laser fuzes[source] | — |
| Engine | Solid-propellant rocket motor[source] | Solid-fuel rocket[source] |
| Guidance system | Inverse monopulse Semi-active radar homing (R-40RD) Infrared homing (R-40TD)[source] | None[source] |
| Launch platform | MiG-25 , MiG-31[source] | — |
| Manufacturer | Vympel[source] | — |
| Reported operators |
| — |