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

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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.

Author(s):
Stoneman, James
Author Organization(s):
U.S. Air Force Patuxent River United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report
Pagination:
0045

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

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Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.5.1_Contract Support Integration; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.2.3_Core Enterprise Services; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_6.2_Enterprise Services; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_6.3.1_Optimized Network Functions and Resources; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6.3_Net Management
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
infrared countermeasures, target detection, tracking, military acquisition, test and evaluation, cost estimates, logistics, Air to air missiles, operational effectiveness, military training, performance (engineering)
Keyword(s):
sar(Selected Acquisition Report), Anti Tamper resources, AIM 9X Block II Sidewinder
Report Date:
2015 Dec 01
Creation Date:
2016 Dec 15