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The AIM 9 Sidewinder has been in use for a number of years, and has been through several model changes that include different fusing systems. While MOST of that information is classified, we can say that some of the missles have an infrared target detection system that will detonate the warhead at a given proximity to the target, and some included a magnetic influence fuse.
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How many air to air missile can an f-15 c carry?
Eight. Normally carries 6 AIM-120 AMRAAMs (Advanced Medium Range Air to Air Missile) and 2 AIM-9M Sidewinder short range missiles along with 3 droptanks.
What is the name of air to air missile?
In Vietnam the US used Sparrows & Sidewinder air to air missiles. But ultimately the gun (20mm) proved to be a most commonly used weapon; by far by the NVAF MiG 17 & 19s.
How is infrared helpful?
More applications of infrared light are: fiber optic communication, noncontact remote temperature measurement, homing missiles (e.g. AIM-9 Sidewinder air to air missile, AIM-132 Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile), IrDA computer peripheral interface, TV remote controls, weather satellites, astronomy, art preservation and analysis, etc.
What is an air-to-surface missile?
An air-to-surface missile is a missile which is fired from an aircraft to the ground.
What is an air-to-air missile?
In air Combat, when an aircraft fires a missile at another aircraft, it is known as an Air to Air missile. The Sparrows and Sidewinders were air to air missiles
What is the surface to air missile?
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What is an ALBM?
An ALBM is an air-launched ballistic missile, a ballistic missile launched from a bomber.
What is the difference between a torpedo and a missile?
The difference between a missile and a torpedo is that a torpedo travels in the waters and a missile flys through the air.
What is the difference between a missile and a torpedo?
The difference between a missile and a torpedo is that a torpedo travels in the waters and a missile flys through the air.
Is trishul is a surface to air missile?
Trishul is a surface to air missile . Trishul has a range of 9 km and is designed to counter a low level attack with a very quick reaction time. It is all all-weather surface-to-air-missile.
What is the abbreviation for surface-to-air missile?
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How does a surface-to-air missile differ from an air-to-air missile?
Surface to air is shot from the ground into the air at the target. Air to air is fired from another aircraft. Actually there is very little difference. just where the missile is fired from.Of course, there can be many more surface-to-air missiles (SAM) than air-to-air (AAM) because an enemy aircraft can only carry a limited number.
