AIM-9X Sidewinder
General Info:
Origin = U.S.A.
Type = High Off-boresight Dogfighting missile
Manufacture = Raytheon
IOC = 2004
Guidance = Off-boresight IR
Sensor Type = Self Cooled IR
Focal Plane Array Technology. (FPA)
Field of view = 3°
Gimbal limit = 90°
Platforms = F16C, F15C/E, FA18C/D/E, F22
Performance:
Power Plant = Hercules and Bermite Mk 36 Mod 11
Range = 9.7nm (max. 22nm)
Speed = Mach 2.5
Max Target g = 13
Fuel = 60lbs
Dimensions:
Length = 9ft 5in
Diameter = 5in
Finspan = 2 ft ¾in
Weight = 190lbs
Warhead:
20.8lbs WDU-17/B Annular blast fragmentation
For many years Eastern Block forces had superior WVR- IR missiles. The AA-11 Archer with it's off- boresight capabilities was a serious threat to western fighters. The Israeli's developed the Python 4. The United States contracted the makers of the Sidewinder, then Hughes to expand the capabilities of the Aim-9M in hopes of a greater missile.
The result was the Aim-9X, with shot capabilities up to 65 degrees off-boresight and a seeker range that exceeds all other IR missiles. Increased IRCCM, lower drag airframe and thrust vectoring controls make the 'missile tremendously lethal even on maneuvering targets.
Its small motor is it's only drawback, since a fast burnout allows only one chance to hit its intended target.
General Info:
Origin = U.S.A.
Type = High Off-boresight Dogfighting missile
Manufacture = Raytheon
IOC = 2004
Guidance = Off-boresight IR
Sensor Type = Self Cooled IR
Focal Plane Array Technology. (FPA)
Field of view = 3°
Gimbal limit = 90°
Platforms = F16C, F15C/E, FA18C/D/E, F22
Performance:
Power Plant = Hercules and Bermite Mk 36 Mod 11
Range = 9.7nm (max. 22nm)
Speed = Mach 2.5
Max Target g = 13
Fuel = 60lbs
Dimensions:
Length = 9ft 5in
Diameter = 5in
Finspan = 2 ft ¾in
Weight = 190lbs
Warhead:
20.8lbs WDU-17/B Annular blast fragmentation
For many years Eastern Block forces had superior WVR- IR missiles. The AA-11 Archer with it's off- boresight capabilities was a serious threat to western fighters. The Israeli's developed the Python 4. The United States contracted the makers of the Sidewinder, then Hughes to expand the capabilities of the Aim-9M in hopes of a greater missile.
The result was the Aim-9X, with shot capabilities up to 65 degrees off-boresight and a seeker range that exceeds all other IR missiles. Increased IRCCM, lower drag airframe and thrust vectoring controls make the 'missile tremendously lethal even on maneuvering targets.
Its small motor is it's only drawback, since a fast burnout allows only one chance to hit its intended target.