AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder (AIM-9X Blk II)

Abstract

The AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder (AIM-9X Blk II) short-range air-to-air missile is a long term evolution of the AIM-9 series of fielded missiles. The missile program provides a launch and leave, air combat munitions 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 enemy employing IR countermeasures. Anti-Tamper features have been incorporated to protect improvements inherent in this design.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2015
Accession Number
AD1018971

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  • James Stoneman

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  • United States Air Force

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