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The '''AIM 9X Sidewinder''' missile is a short range air-to-air missile used by both the United States Navy and the United States Air Force. According to | The '''AIM 9X Sidewinder''' missile is a short range air-to-air heat seeking missile used by both the United States Navy and the United States Air Force. According to various governmental or contractor sources, the AIM 9X has the following specifications: | ||
<br>9.9 feet</br> | <br>9.9 feet</br> | ||
<br>5 inch diameter</br> | <br>5 inch diameter</br> | ||
<br>2 feet wingspan</br> | <br>Approximately 2 feet wingspan</br> | ||
<br>188 pounds weight</br> | <br>Approximately 188 pounds weight</br> | ||
<br>Speed is classified although it's reported the 9X is a supersonic missile</br> | <br>Speed is classified although it's reported the 9X is a supersonic missile</br> | ||
<br>Range is classified</br> | <br>Range is classified</br> | ||
<br>The warhead weighs 20.8 pounds</br> | <br>The warhead weighs approximately 20.8 pounds and is a conventional warhead</br> | ||
<br>Entered service in 1956</br> | |||
Links: | |||
<br>https://www.military.com/equipment/aim-9-sidewinder</br> | |||
<br>https://www.navy.mil/Resources/Fact-Files/Display-FactFiles/Article/2168989/aim-9x-sidewinder-missile/</br> | |||
<br>https://www.donhollway.com/foxtwo/</br>** | |||
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The AIM 9X Sidewinder missile is a short range air-to-air heat seeking missile used by both the United States Navy and the United States Air Force. According to various governmental or contractor sources, the AIM 9X has the following specifications:
9.9 feet
5 inch diameter
Approximately 2 feet wingspan
Approximately 188 pounds weight
Speed is classified although it's reported the 9X is a supersonic missile
Range is classified
The warhead weighs approximately 20.8 pounds and is a conventional warhead
Entered service in 1956
Links:
https://www.military.com/equipment/aim-9-sidewinder
https://www.navy.mil/Resources/Fact-Files/Display-FactFiles/Article/2168989/aim-9x-sidewinder-missile/
https://www.donhollway.com/foxtwo/
**