“short” range depends on the reference frame.
an IRIS-T is a long-range missile compared to the AIM-9J, but the AIM-9J was a short range missile compared to the AIM-7E.
the IRIS-T is a short range missile compared to later 120Cs, the 120D and Meteor.
It fills the niche of missile used at short range, same as Sidewinder. Its irrelevant what actual range upgrades it has for the categorization to fit
uhm uhm look at this zesty boi


It very zesty and real.
Or is it? ( hey Vsauce is here)
And that isnt R-27ER because…?
R-27A for a MiG-29 and R-27EA for Su-37.
I mean, i wish if i can tell, i just search up R27EA and it showed me this, i did some verification and I am pretty sure ( or not ) its.
Or is it?? hey vsauce is here
IRIS-T is an IR missile.
The R-27EA is ARH missile.
These aren’t comparable.
Bruh
What veritication you did?
Comparison, also checked old WT Pictures that relate to R27EA, it still need to verify, ( not completely sure tho )
Comparing Photos of the R27ER and R27EA and know the Differences, So i can be sure, even tho, I cant be, since its photos from internet.
ofc im talking about IRIS-T SLM in current context

This have better power delta then r27er
SLM prob not