AIM-9 Sidewinder
IOC: 1956
AIM-9M Sidewinder
IOC: 1983
Unitary Cost: USD$84,000
Also Known As
AIM-9A
AIM-9B
AIM-9G
AIM-9H
AIM-9J
AIM-9L
AIM-9P
AIM-9P-1
Origin
United States of America
Contractor/s
Raytheon
Applications
A-10A Thunderbolt II
A-10C Thunderbolt II
A-4 Skyhawk
A-7A Corsair II
AGM-122A Sidearm
AH-1Z King Cobra
Alpha Jet
AV-8B Harrier II
AV-8B Harrier II Plus
Chaparral
F-111F Aardvark
F-14A Tomcat
F-14B Tomcat
F-14D Tomcat
F-15A Eagle
F-15B Eagle
F-16A Fighting Falcon
F-16B Fighting Falcon
F-16C Block 32
F-16C Block 40
F-16C Block 42
F-16C Fighting Falcon
F-16D Block 32
F-16D Block 40
F-16D Block 42
F-16D Fighting Falcon
F-4E Phantom II
F-5A Freedom Fighter
F/A-18A Hornet
F/A-18B Hornet
F/A-18C Hornet
F/A-18D Hornet
Hawk
Jaguar
JAS 39C Gripen
JAS 39D Gripen
MB-339A
Mirage F1
Saab 35 Draken
Saab 37 Viggen
Sea Harrier F/A.2
Tornado ADV
Tornado ECR
Tornado IDS
Family Members
AIM-9M-9 Sidewinder
AIM-9X Sidewinder
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Description:
The AIM-9 missile is a supersonic, heat-guided, air-to-air missile carried by most western fighter aircraft. It was introduced in 1956 (AIM-9B).
This missile is used for self-defense purposes in close range combat situation, less than 20 kilometers, also known as dogfight. Once the AIM-9 has been launched its seeker follows the heat signature of the enemy's aircraft engines. Current AIM-9 blast fragmentation warhead detonates by proximity.
The AIM-9M Sidewinder missile was introduced in 1983. It retains all-aspect capability of the L model but providing higher performance. The M model has improved defense against IR countermeasures, enhanced background discrimination capability, and a reduced smoke rocket motor.
Specifications
Dimensions: Diameter 120 mm, Length 2.9 m, Width 630 mm
Weights: Max Weight 86 kg (190 lb), Warhead 10 kg (22 lb)
Performance: Max Range 26,000 m (85,302 ft), Top Speed 850 mps (Mach 2.56)
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Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
Meters (m) Kilometers (km) Nautic Miles (nm) Inch (in) Yard (yd) Foot (ft) Millimeter (mm)
Pound (lb) Kilogram (kg) kN (KiloNewton) Ton (t)
Meters per Second (mps) Kilometers per Hour (kph) Knot (kt) Miles per Hour (mph)
Liter (l) Galon (gl)
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Shaft-Horse-Power (shp)
Last Updated: Sunday, March 07, 2010
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