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| ====== AIM-9X Sidewinder ====== | ====== AIM-9M Sidewinder ====== |
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| > The AIM-9X entered service in November 2003 with the USAF (the lead platform was the F-15C) and the USN (the lead platform was the F/A-18C) and is a substantial upgrade to the Sidewinder family featuring an imaging infrared focal-plane array (FPA) seeker with claimed 90° off-boresight capability, compatibility with helmet-mounted displays such as the new U.S. Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS), and a totally new two-axis thrust-vectoring control (TVC) system providing increased turn capability over traditional control surfaces (60 g). Using the JHMCS, a pilot can point the AIM-9X missile's seeker and "lock on" by simply looking at a target, thereby increasing air combat effectiveness. | >The AIM-9M is an improved AIM-9L inheriting the all-aspect capability of the L model, but providing all-around higher performance. Having a better background rejection and infrared countermeasures discrimination (WGU-4/B), a low-smoke motor to reduce the visual signature of the weapon, and improved guidance control section with counter-countermeasures and improved maintainability and producibility. The AIM-9M uses an annular blast fragmentation warhead. These modifications increase ability to locate and lock-on a target and decrease the missile's chances for detection. |
| >It retains the same rocket motor, fuze and warhead of the AIM-9M, but its lower drag gives it improved range and speed. The AIM-9X also includes an internal cooling system, eliminating the need for use of launch-rail nitrogen bottles (U.S. Navy and Marines) or internal argon bottles (USAF). It also features an electronic safe and arm device similar to the AMRAAM, allowing for a reduction in minimum range, and reprogrammable infrared Counter Counter Measures (IRCCM) capability that coupled with the FPA provides improved look down into clutter and performance against the latest IRCM. | >\\ It was deployed in large numbers during the 1991 Gulf War, the AIM-9M was responsible for all 10 Sidewinder kills recorded during that conflict. The AIM-9M was used by the RAAF's being their standard dogfight AAM, carried by the F/A-18 and F-111. |
| >Though not part of the original requirement, the AIM-9X demonstrated potential for lock-on after launch capability, allowing for possible internal use for the F-35 Lightning II, F-22 Raptor and even in a submarine-launched configuration for use against ASW platforms. | |
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| ===== Similar or Equivalent weapons are: ===== | ===== Similar or Equivalent weapons are: ===== |
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| * [[a3_documentation:cvwp:a-darter|A-Darter]] | * [[a3_documentation:cvwp:r550|R.550 Magic]] |
| * [[a3_documentation:cvwp:aim9m|AIM-9X Sidewinder]] | * [[a3_documentation:cvwp:r60|R-60]] |
| * [[a3_documentation:cvwp:iris-t|AIM-2000 IRIS-T]] | * [[a3_documentation:cvwp:r73|R-73]] |
| * [[a3_documentation:cvwp:pl10|PL-10]] | * [[a3_documentation:cvwp:pl9|PL-9]] |
| | * [[a3_documentation:cvwp:python3|Python 3]] |
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| ===== Ingame stats: ===== | ===== Ingame stats: ===== |
