Ultima Thule
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Astra is not commission yet and Python-4/5 are not BVR but SRAAM (short range air to air missiles) @ChhatrapatiAstra, MICA, R-77, R-27, Derby - Python-4 and Python-5.
still in development & testing phase @member.exeAstra?
India have basic R-77 variant which has a range of 80-100 Km @Foxtrot Delta not later advance version of R-77 @Foxtrot DeltaR-77M or K-77m with range of more than 150 km but less than 200 kms is in design phase for use on Sukhoi Su-57 of Russian Air Force will take a few years to finalize.
Main problem K-77m has is its weight its too heavy to maneuver so its only useful for linear non High G flying targets like tankers refulers or awacs aircraft.