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== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;'' | * ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;'' | ||
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' | * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' | ||
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* ''topic on the official game forum;'' | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
* ''other literature.'' | * ''other literature.'' | ||
Revision as of 22:29, 20 September 2023
The AIM-9M Sidewinder is an American infrared homing air-to-air missile, it was introduced in Update 2.29 "Sons of Attila"
The AIM-9M entered service in 1983 as much improved AIM-9L with much better background rejection and a form of IRCCM. The AIM-9M is responsible for all 10 Sidewinder kills in the 1991 Gulf War
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Vehicles equipped with this weapon
General info
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Effective damage
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Comparison with analogues
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Usage in battles
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Pros and cons
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History
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Media
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See also
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- reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;
- references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.
External links
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- topic on the official game forum;
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