AIM-9H Sidewinder
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Description
The AIM-9H missile was a further development of the AIM-9G, retaining all of the AIM-9Gs characteristics with better flare resistance and tracking when there are countermeasures are in air.
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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Pros:
- Even though it keeps all of the AIM-9Gs stats, it has much better flare resistance making the missile very potent against unaware pilots
- Long lasting rocket motor allowing for more >3km shots
- Large seeker ring making off boresight shots more effective
- No G limit when launching the missile so you can launch the missile when turning in high AoAs
Cons:
- The explosive mass is smaller than its counterparts like the AIM-9J (3.53kg compared to 7.62kg in TNT equivalent)
- Not the best turning AIM-9 (18G instead of 20G found in the 9J)
History
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Media
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See also
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