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[[File:WeaponImage AIM-7E Sparrow.png|thumb|left|420px|The AIM-7C Sparrow missile (scale is approximate)]] | [[File:WeaponImage AIM-7E Sparrow.png|thumb|left|420px|The AIM-7C Sparrow missile (scale is approximate)]] | ||
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| − | + | The AIM-7C Sparrow was the first missile produced in the US Armed Forces' 3rd generation of Sparrow missiles. Despite being a 3rd generation missile, it was the first fully operational Sparrow missile, as the previous generations contained only prototypes that were never used in live service. At the time, it was designated AAM-N-6, and entered service in 1958. It would keep this name until 1963 when the Air Force and Navy agreed on standardized naming conventions for their missiles. However, due to its short range only 2,000 units were ever produced, and it was quickly replaced by the [[AIM-7D Sparrow|AIM-7D]] in 1959. | |
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Description
The AIM-7C Sparrow was the first missile produced in the US Armed Forces' 3rd generation of Sparrow missiles. Despite being a 3rd generation missile, it was the first fully operational Sparrow missile, as the previous generations contained only prototypes that were never used in live service. At the time, it was designated AAM-N-6, and entered service in 1958. It would keep this name until 1963 when the Air Force and Navy agreed on standardized naming conventions for their missiles. However, due to its short range only 2,000 units were ever produced, and it was quickly replaced by the AIM-7D in 1959.
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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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