Accession Number:

AD1018985

Title:

AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM)

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report

Corporate Author:

U.S. Air Force Eglin AFB United States

Personal Author(s):

• Sobel,Jeffrey

Report Date:

2015-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

50.0

Abstract:

The Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile AMRAAM AIM-120 program provides for the acquisition and upgrade of the most advanced all-weather, all-environment medium range air-to-air missile system in response to United States Air Force, United States Navy, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and other Allied operational requirements through 2024. Designed to replace the AIM-7 Sparrow, the system is an active radar guided intercept missile with inherent Electronic Protection capabilities for air-to-air applications against massed penetration aircraft. The AIM-120D, currently in production, provides improved accuracy via Global Positioning System aided navigation, improved network compatibility, and enhanced aircrew survivability via a two-way datalink capability. The AIM-120D reached IOC for the United States Air Force and Navy in 2015.

Descriptors:

• BUDGETS
• MILITARY ACQUISITION
• AIR TO AIR MISSILES
• AIR FORCE
• NAVY
• TEST AND EVALUATION
• PROCUREMENT
• CONTRACTS
• COST ESTIMATES
• COSTS
• COST ANALYSIS
• MAINTENANCE
• PRODUCTION

Subject Categories:

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE