AIM-9P Sidewinder

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== Description ==

[[File:WeaponImage AIM-9J Sidewinder.png|thumb|left|420px|The AIM-9P Sidewinder missile (scale is approximate)]]
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The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is an American [[Air-to-air_missiles#Infrared_homing_.28heat-seeking.29_missiles|infrared homing air-to-air missile]], it was introduced in [[Update "New Power"]].

As an export version of the AIM-9 Sidewinder, the AIM-9P delivers performance akin to that of the AIM-9J that allows for the AIM-9P to be used as a dogfighting missile against low-manoeuvring aircraft.

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|a_5c}}
* {{Specs-Link|f1}}
* [[F-104S TAF (Italy)]]
* {{Specs-Link|f-4ej}}
* {{Specs-Link|f-4ej_kai}}
* {{Specs-Link|f-5a_china}}
* {{Specs-Link|f-5e_aidc}}
* {{Specs-Link|f-104j}}

== General info ==

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="2" | Missile characteristics
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| '''Mass''' || 76 kg
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| '''Guidance''' || IR
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| '''Aspect''' || Rear-aspect
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| '''Lock range (rear-aspect)''' || 5.5 km
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| '''Launch range''' || 18 km
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| '''Maximum speed''' || 2.5 M
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| '''Maximum overload''' || 20 G
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| '''Missile guidance time''' || 40 secs
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| '''Explosive mass''' || 7.62 kg TNTeq
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=== Effective damage ===
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=== Comparison with analogues ===

The AIM-9P is an export version of the US AIM-9J sold to China mostly. The AIM-9P has the same performance as the AIM-9J used in the American tech tree.

== Usage in battles ==

The AIM-9P Sidewinder can be used in battle as an air-to-air missile. You would have to fire the missile while locked on from behind because it is a "Rear Aspect" missile.

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* 20G maximum overload
* Simple point-lock-shoot user usage

'''Cons:'''

* Still quite easy for an aware enemy to dodge due to its small seeker gimble range

== History ==

When the [[AIM-9L Sidewinder]] began to be put into production in 1976 replace other Sidewinder variants as the United States' main {{annotation|IR|infrared}} missile,<ref name="WestrumPG1">Westrum 2013, p.196</ref> a need was created for Sidewinders to offer to the United States' allies that did not need or were not allowed access to the newest AIM-9 Sidewinder variants and their associated features such as all-aspect locking.<ref name="ParschAIM9">Parsch 2008</ref>

The '''AIM-9P''' Sidewinder missile was developed as a family of export missiles. Sponsored by the US Air Force, this variant was based off the [[AIM-9J Sidewinder|AIM-9J]]/N variants, though will be updated multiple times incorporating new features and improvements.<ref name="ParschAIM9" /><ref name="KoppAUSAIM9">Kopp 2014</ref>
[[File:RB24B_RB24J_RB27_RB28.jpg|right|thumb|x350px|none|A row of Swedish missile armaments for aircraft. A [[RB24J]] (Swedish designation for an AIM-9P-3) is seen second from the left.]]

;Variants of the AIM-9P:

* '''AIM-9P''' - The first version, which is an improved AIM-9J model with greater engagement ranges. It also incorporates solid-state technology for better reliability and maintainability. Deliveries of this missile starts in 1978.<ref name="GlobalSecAIM9">GlobalSecurity.org "AIM-9 Sidewinder"</ref>
* '''AIM-9P-1''' - Introduces an active optical target detector with the DSU-15/B AOTD laser proximity fuze, replacing the old infrared influence fuze.<ref name="ParschAIM9" /><ref name="GlobalSecAIM9" />
* '''AIM-9P-2''' - Introduces a reduced-smoke rocket motor.<ref name="ParschAIM9" /><ref name="GlobalSecAIM9" />
* '''AIM-9P-3''' - Alongside the reduced-smoke rocket motor like the preceding P-2, the P-3 also includes a new insensitive munitions warhead and improved guidance and control section. Fuzing appears to be a mix of the original infrared fuze or the active optical target detector as the P-1.<ref name="ParschAIM9" /><ref name="GlobalSecAIM9" /> The AIM-9P-3 is also the basis of the Swedish [[RB24J]] missile.<ref name="GoebelAirVectors">Goebel 2021</ref>
* '''AIM-9P-4''' - Introduces {{annotation|ALASCA|All-Aspect Capability}} features and technology of the AIM-9L variants.<ref name="ParschAIM9" /> However, it is considered less agile to the AIM-9L variant.<ref name="KoppAUSAIM9" />
* '''AIM-9P-5''' - Introduces {{annotation|IRCCM|Infrared Counter Counter-measures}} incorporated in the AIM-9M variant.<ref name="ParschAIM9" /> This model is also the basis of the Swedish RB74, or RB24L, missile.<ref name="GoebelAirVectors" />

More than 21,000 AIM-9P models were built during its production, though many were rebuilt AIM-9B/E/J. Despite being slated for export use, most of the missiles are in US Air Force inventory.<ref name="ParschAIM9" />

== Media ==
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== See also ==


;Related development

* [[AIM-9 Sidewinder (Family)]]

== External links ==


=== References ===

;Citations
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;Bibliography

* <nowiki>GlobalSecurity.org</nowiki> "AIM-9 Sidewinder." ''<nowiki>GlobalSecurity.org</nowiki>'', [https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/munitions/aim-9.htm Website]. Accessed 02 Apr 2021 ([https://web.archive.org/web/20210402165614/https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/systems/munitions/aim-9.htm Archive]).
* Goebel, Greg. "The Falcon & Sidewinder Air-To-Air Missiles." ''Air Vectors'', 01 Mar. 2021, [http://www.airvectors.net/avusaam_1.html Website]. Accessed 02 Apr 2021 ([https://web.archive.org/web/20210402164339/http://www.airvectors.net/avusaam_1.html Archive]).
* Kopp, Carlo. "The Sidewinder Story: The Evolution of the AIM-9 Missile." ''Air Power Australia'', 27 Jan 2014, [http://www.ausairpower.net/TE-Sidewinder-94.html Website]. Accessed 02 Apr 2021 ([https://web.archive.org/web/20210402165256/http://www.ausairpower.net/TE-Sidewinder-94.html Archive]).
* Parsch, Andreas. "AIM-9." ''Directory of U.S. Military Rockets and Missiles'', Designation-Systems.Net, 09 July 2008, [http://www.designation-systems.info/dusrm/m-9.html Website]. Accessed 02 Apr 2021 ([https://web.archive.org/web/20210402165800/http://www.designation-systems.info/dusrm/m-9.html Archive]).
* Westrum, Ron. ''Sidewinder; Creative Missile Development at China Lake''. Naval Institute Press, 30 Sep. 2013.

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