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AIM-120 AMRAAM (Advanced Medium-Range Air-to Air Missile) was developed fromHughes Aircraft Co.
Typical AIM-120A missile guidance trajectory.
| Modifications: |
| AIM-120A: Original missile version, production ended in 1994. |
| AIM-120B: Upgraded version with the ability to reprogram the control system via wired connection, directly in the shipping container. |
| AIM-120C: Special modification of the missile developed to be carried by an F-22 fighter. It has folding fins, with the possibility of transport to in the internal weapons compartment. |
Technical specifications
| DESIGNER | Hughes Aircraft Co. |
| COUNTRY | ΗΠΑ |
| TYPE |
Advanced medium-range air-to-air missile
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| IN SERVICE |
1991
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Aircraft-bearer (aerial means)
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F-4, F-14, F-15, F-18, F-16, F-22, Tornado, Sea Harrier
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POWER-PLANT
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Solid propellant rocket, with directional thrust nozzle
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Thrust, kgf
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- |
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DIMENSIONS
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Length, mm
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3.600
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| Diameter, mm | 178 |
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Wing span, mm
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526
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Fin span, mm
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627
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WEIGHT
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Maximum missile weight, kg
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150
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| Warhead weight, kg |
22
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| Explosive weight, kg |
-
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PERFORMANCE
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Maximum speed, km/h
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4.900 |
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Maximum range, km
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50 |
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- for version "C"
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70 |
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Target g-load, g
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- |
| Warhead type |
High explosive
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Guidance system
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Inertial guidance + active radar. |
Photos AIM-120 AMRAAM
