R77 has a significantly shorter range than AIM120 & PL12 due to the special design that focus on agility, yet currently R77 only pull about 25-35Gs at close range(similar to AIM120), making it a inferior choice in both BVR & WVR fights.
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Skill issue of R-77 designers, not thinked about low altitude flights, where R-77 drag too big.
IRL Fins gives you advantage, on High speeds&High altitude to pull better, than missiles with standart fins.
And yes, they can give good turn, but loses a lot of energy, because of ALT in WT
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