AIM-9M Sidewinder
AIM-9M Sidewinder
Air-to-Air Missiles
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Basic Information
Name
AIM-9M Sidewinder
Designation
AIM-9M Sidewinder
Alternate Designation
AIM-9A, AIM-9B, AIM-9G, AIM-9H, AIM-9J, AIM-9L, AIM-9P, AIM-9P-1
Equipment Type
Air-to-Air Missiles
Manufacturer
Raytheon
Date of Introduction
1983
Description
The AIM-9M Sidewinder missile was introduced in 1983. It retains all-aspect capability of the L model but providing higher performance. The M model has improved defense against IR countermeasures, enhanced background discrimination capability, and a reduced smoke rocket motor.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Max Speed
3060.0 km/h
Range
26.0 km
Wingspan
630.00 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Air-to-Air Missiles
Status
Active
Also Known As
AIM-9A, AIM-9B, AIM-9G, AIM-9H, AIM-9J, AIM-9L, AIM-9P, AIM-9P-1
Origin
United States of America
Contractor
Raytheon
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
1983
Total Production
?
Unitary Cost
USD $84,000
Specifications (Deagel)
Dimensions — Diameter
120 millimeter
Dimensions — Length
2.9 meter
Dimensions — Wingspan
630 millimeter
Mass — Warhead
10 kilogram
Mass — Weight
86 kilogram
Performance — Max Range
26,000 meter
Speed — Top Speed
850 mps
Variants
Variant 1
AIM-9M Sidewinder
Variant 2
AIM-9M-9 Sidewinder
Variant 3
AIM-9X Sidewinder
Variant 4
AIM-9X-2 Sidewinder
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Air-to-Air Missiles
Air > Air-to-Air Missiles
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a001166
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
2.9 m
Width
630 m
Height
—
Weight
—
Related Equipment (1)
Operators (32)
United States
Germany
United Kingdom
Israel
Italy
Japan
South Korea
Ukraine
Sweden
Pakistan
Spain
Australia
Austria
Bahrain
Belgium
Canada
Denmark
Egypt
Greece
Hungary
Jordan
Kuwait
Malaysia
Netherlands
Norway
Oman
Portugal
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
Singapore
Taiwan
United Arab Emirates
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