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The first ever missile to be equipped with a laser distance finder. Although based in severalparts of the Sidewinder family, it has improved triangular flap controls, shaped like "doubledelta", new powerplant, redesigned war head, sensors and a laser distance finder. The missileAIM-9L Sidewinder entered service in 1976.
Technical specifications
| DESIGNER | Hercules, Bermite |
| COUNTRY | USA |
| TYPE |
Short-range air-to-air missile
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| IN SERVICE |
1976
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Aircraft-bearer (aerial means)
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F-4E Phantom PI-2000, F-14, F-15, F-16, Tornado, Sea Harrier
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POWER-PLANT
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Rocket engine
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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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2.830
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| Diameter, mm | 127 |
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Wing span, mm
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630
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Fin span, mm
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- |
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WEIGHT
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Maximum missile weight, kg
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86 |
| Warhead weight, kg |
9,4
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PERFORMANCE
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Maximum speed, km/h
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3.062 |
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Maximum range, km
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18 |
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Target g-load, g
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- |
| Explosive weight, kg |
-
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| Warhead type |
High-explosive
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Guidance system
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Infrared homing (IR) |
Photos AIM-9 Short-range air-to-air missile
