R-23 - Soviet missile designed to counter air targets at medium distances, guided radar system półaktywnym corrected inertial navigation system INS or thermally, depending on the variety. The missile is designed primarily to transfer the MiG-23 fighters. In the nomenclature of the NATO missile bears an AA-7 Apex (English - top). R-23 had characteristics similar to the American AIM-7 Sparrow. Intended to develop a new