Sineva
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Yes,a longer ranged variant,such as a 2 stage version with a booster,would probably be better,tho most of the likely targets that this would be engaging in the a2a role,ie prop powered uav/ucavs,would be sitting ducks for the AD-08 missile anyway.8 kilometers is anemic and way they implemented it on Karrar is downright incompetence because they use surface to air missile in air to air role that is in tubular container.
Hence considerably more dead weight for both carrying and design of missile since it has folding fins, along reported warhead weight of 14 kilograms which neuters range.
Iran should have either mount two R-60 AAM's that have same range or single AIM-9 clone to double the range or more if possible.
The problem with the AA-8/R-60 is simply its age and the performance of its non imaging ir seeker,plus offering no better range.
The AIM-9 inspired Azarakhsh missile is a lot more modern,but only has a slightly better range of 10km.