Accession Number:

AD1018971

Title:

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

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report

Corporate Author:

U.S. Air Force Patuxent River United States

Personal Author(s):

• Stoneman,James

Report Date:

2015-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

45.0

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.

Descriptors:

• infrared countermeasures
• target detection
• tracking
• military acquisition
• test and evaluation
• cost estimates
• logistics
• Air to air missiles
• operational effectiveness
• military training
• performance (engineering)

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Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE