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AIM-120

The AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to Air Missile (AMRAAM) is an american-made Beyond Visual Range (BVR) Active Radar Missile developed by Hughes (Hughes was acquired by Raytheon in 1997) and currently produced by Raytheon. The AIM-120D variant has an effective range of 160km and a maximum speed of Mach 4 (3,000mph; 4,900km/h)

The AIM-120 is the world's most popular Beyond Visual Range Missile and is credited with 16 confirmed kills

by Military Tech February 17, 2022


AIM-9

The AIM-9 Sidewinder is a Short-Range Air-to-Air missile adopted by the US Navy in 1956 and adopted by the US Airforce in 1964. The AIM-9 is considered one of the most successful western short-range air-to-air missiles, and is still used by numerous Nations around the world; and with the Block III still in development, it is likely that the AIM-9 will remain in service for many years to come.

The AIM-9 Sidewinder is one of the most successful Western Short-Range Air-to-Air Missiles in the world

by Military Tech February 17, 2022


F-22

The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is an American Single-Seat All-Weather Stealth Air-Superiority Fighter, it is equipped with two Pratt and Whitney F119 engines which allow it to achieve a maximum speed of Mach 2.2 (1,500mph; 2,414km/h). It utilizes three internal weapon bays: a large main bay on the fuselage, and two smaller bays on either side of the fuselage; the main bay can accommodate six AIM-120 AMRAAMs and both smaller bays can accommodate one AIM-9 Sidewinder. This results in a standard load-out of six AIM-120s and two AIM-9s, in addition to an internally mounted M61A2 Vulcan 20mm cannon.

The F-22 is considered the most advanced Air-Superiority Fighter in the World today, and is barred from export by the United States

"The F-22 may be expensive, but it is one of the best air-superiority fighters of the modern world."

by Military Tech February 17, 2022

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