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Beyond-visual-range missile

A beyond-visual-range missile (BVR) is an air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) that is capable of engaging at ranges of 20 nmi (37 km) or beyond. This range has been achieved using dual pulse rocket motors or booster rocket motor and ramjet sustainer motor.AMRAAM is the most widely used BVR missile.AAM-4 is compact and has an extremely high performance.Meteor uses ramjet sustainer motor.A MiG-29 Fulcrum fires a AA-10 'Alamo'.Indian made Astra MK1 on static display. A beyond-visual-range missile (BVR) is an air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) that is capable of engaging at ranges of 20 nmi (37 km) or beyond. This range has been achieved using dual pulse rocket motors or booster rocket motor and ramjet sustainer motor.

[ "Ballistic missile", "Missile guidance", "Cruise missile", "Air-to-air missile" ]
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