R-60 - Soviet / Russian lightweight missile designed to combat air targets at short distances, in terms of air combat, guided thermal (a source of infrared radiation). In the nomenclature of the NATO missile bears an AA-8 Aphid (English - greenfly). The missile has been exported to many countries and is still in many armed forces. Development of R-60 missile was launched at the end of the 60s year in office design NPO "Mołnia " (НПО "Молния"), currently GosMB