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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | The RB 99 is a Swedish active radar homing missile. | + | The RB 99 is a Swedish active radar homing missile. It was introduced in Update "Seek & Destroy". It is a licensed version of the [[AIM-120B]]. |
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| + | The RB 99 also features IFF and will not fuse on friendly aircraft. | ||
=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | === Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | ||
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=== Effective damage === | === Effective damage === | ||
| − | ''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of missile (high explosive, splash damage, etc)'' | + | <!--''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of missile (high explosive, splash damage, etc)''--> |
| − | + | The splash and HE damage from 9.81KG TNT warhead can be enough to destroy any aircraft the missile connects with. | |
=== Comparison with analogues === | === Comparison with analogues === | ||
| − | ''Give a comparative description of missiles that have firepower equal to this weapon.'' | + | <!--''Give a comparative description of missiles that have firepower equal to this weapon.''--> |
This missile is equal to the AIM-120B found on UK planes. Extremely similar (possibly exactly the same) to the AIM-120A found on other planes. | This missile is equal to the AIM-120B found on UK planes. Extremely similar (possibly exactly the same) to the AIM-120A found on other planes. | ||
== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
| − | ''Describe situations when you would utilize this missile in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)'' | + | <!--''Describe situations when you would utilize this missile in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)''--> |
This missile is primarily useful in BVR engagements with enemy aircraft. | This missile is primarily useful in BVR engagements with enemy aircraft. | ||
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
| − | ''Summarize and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.'' | + | <!--''Summarize and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.''--> |
'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
| − | Extremely long range. | + | * Extremely long range. |
| − | + | * Active homing radar missile so you do not need to keep radar lock within around 12km range. | |
| − | Active homing radar missile so you do not need to keep radar lock within around 12km range. | ||
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'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
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* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' --> | * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' --> | ||
| + | * [[AIM-120A]] | ||
* [[AIM-120B]] | * [[AIM-120B]] | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
Latest revision as of 21:03, 20 November 2024
Contents
Description
The RB 99 is a Swedish active radar homing missile. It was introduced in Update "Seek & Destroy". It is a licensed version of the AIM-120B.
The RB 99 also features IFF and will not fuse on friendly aircraft.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
General info
Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the missile.
| Missile characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Mass | 147.87 kg |
| Guidance | ARH+IOG+DL |
| Band | I |
| Lock range | 16 km |
| Launch range | 80 km |
| Maximum speed | 4.0 M |
| Maximum overload | 35 G |
| Missile guidance time | 80 secs |
| Explosive mass | 9.81 kg TNTeq |
Effective damage
The splash and HE damage from 9.81KG TNT warhead can be enough to destroy any aircraft the missile connects with.
Comparison with analogues
This missile is equal to the AIM-120B found on UK planes. Extremely similar (possibly exactly the same) to the AIM-120A found on other planes.
Usage in battles
This missile is primarily useful in BVR engagements with enemy aircraft.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Extremely long range.
- Active homing radar missile so you do not need to keep radar lock within around 12km range.
Cons:
History
Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref></ref>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <references />.
Media
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See also
External links
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