Technical characteristics of advanced air-to-air cruise missiles for F-16 fighters revealed

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Poland signed an agreement with the US to supply 232 advanced AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles. They will provide a new level of maneuverability and precision for the F-16, F-35 and FA-50PL combat aircraft.

AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles are characterized by high maneuverability, a wide launch angle and an infrared guidance system, which allows effective hitting of targets even in difficult combat conditions.

The AIM-9X Sidewinder has become a key component of modern aviation due to its accuracy, reliability and adaptability to various platforms, including the F-16 and F-35.

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The AIM-9X Sidewinder air-to-air missile is one of the latest versions of the famous Sidewinder family of missiles.

The AIM-9X was designed to replace earlier variants, particularly the AIM-9M, offering significant improvements in range, accuracy and maneuverability.

The new version integrates a high-resolution infrared homing head, which allows for more effective target acquisition and tracking.

One of the key innovations of the AIM-9X is its "out-of-the-well" guidance system, which allows the missile to engage targets without the need to align the aircraft directly with the target. This capability provides greater flexibility in air combat.

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Poland signed an agreement with the US to supply 232 advanced AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles. They will provide a new level of maneuverability and precision for the F-16, F-35 and FA-50PL combat aircraft.

AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles are characterized by high maneuverability, a wide launch angle and an infrared guidance system, which allows effective hitting of targets even in difficult combat conditions.

The AIM-9X Sidewinder has become a key component of modern aviation due to its accuracy, reliability and adaptability to various platforms, including the F-16 and F-35.

The AIM-9X Sidewinder air-to-air missile is one of the latest versions of the famous Sidewinder family of missiles.

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The AIM-9X was designed to replace earlier variants, particularly the AIM-9M, offering significant improvements in range, accuracy and maneuverability.

The new version integrates a high-resolution infrared homing head, which allows for more effective target acquisition and tracking.




One of the key innovations of the AIM-9X is its "out-of-the-well" guidance system, which allows the missile to engage targets without the need to align the aircraft directly with the target. This capability provides greater flexibility in air combat.


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