AIM-9X

Abstract

AIM-9X (Sidewinder) is a long-term evolution of the AIM-9, a fielded system, qualifying this as a research category operational systems development. The AIM-9X short range Air-to-Air missile modification program provides a launch and leave, air combat munition that uses passive infrared (IR) energy for acquisition and tracking of enemy aircraft and complements the AMRAAM. Air superiority in the short range Air-to-Air Missile arena is essential and includes first shot, first kill opportunity against an enemy employing IR countermeasures. The AIM-9X employs several components common with the AIM-9M (fuze, rocket motor and warhead).

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2012
Source ID
0457_0207161N_7_1319_PB_2012

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Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Missile Defense Systems.

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