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 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile. 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). Milestone C decision for Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) was held June 24, 2011, and the program has entered into LRIP contracts for Block II in FY 2011 and FY 2012. The program will enter the final LRIP in FY 2013, followed by Block II FRP in FY 2014 and beyond.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2014
- Source ID
- 0457_0207161N_7_1319_PB_2014
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