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‎Comparison with analogues

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 === Comparison with analogues ===
 <!-- ''Give a comparative description of missiles that have firepower equal to this weapon.'' -->
 This missile can be compared to the [[AIM-9M Sidewinder|AIM-9M]]. They have an identical seeker shutoff IRCCM, along with comparable booster power and booster duration, giving this missile similar kinetic performance to the AIM-9M.
-The AAM-3 however has better maneuverability: its fins can turn some additional degrees compared to an AIM-9M's fins. It also has higher gimbal limit, making it possible to lead more, and higher track rate. This makes the missile be able to lead better, and not lose the enemy plane in side aspect shots.
+The AAM-3 however has better manoeuvrability: its fins can turn some additional degrees compared to an AIM-9M's fins. It also has higher gimbal limit, making it possible to lead more, and higher track rate. This makes the missile be able to lead better, and not lose the enemy plane in side aspect shots.
 The AAM-3 has slightly smaller wings, making it slightly worse when gliding over long distances, however this might only be noticeable when the missile is in flight for above 8-10 seconds, for when the missile is at its kinetic range limit.

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 This missile can be compared to the [[AIM-9M Sidewinder|AIM-9M]]. They have an identical seeker shutoff IRCCM, along with comparable booster power and booster duration, giving this missile similar kinetic performance to the AIM-9M.
-The AAM-3 however has better manoeuvrability: its fins can turn some additional degrees compared to an AIM-9M's fins. It also has higher gimbal limit, making it possible to lead more, and higher track rate. This makes the missile be able to lead better, and not lose the enemy plane in side aspect shots.
+The AAM-3 however has better maneuverability: its fins can turn some additional degrees compared to an AIM-9M's fins. It also has higher gimbal limit, making it possible to lead more, and higher track rate. This makes the missile be able to lead better, and not lose the enemy plane in side aspect shots.
-The AAM-3 it has slightly smaller wings, making it slightly worse when gliding over long distances, however this might only be noticeable when the missile is in flight for above 8-10 seconds, for when the missile is at its kinetic range limit.
+The AAM-3 has slightly smaller wings, making it slightly worse when gliding over long distances, however this might only be noticeable when the missile is in flight for above 8-10 seconds, for when the missile is at its kinetic range limit.
 == Usage in battles ==

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 * Long burning motor time allows the AAM-3 to reach longer ranges than most other short range IR missiles
 * Seeker Shutoff IRCCM: Makes the AAM-3 extremely hard to dodge in side aspects and against enemies who do not know how the IRCCM works
-* Highly manoeuvrable non thrust vectoring missile with a 40G G overload
+* Highly manoeuvrable non thrust vectoring missile with a 40G overload
 * Very reliable missile, guaranteeing a hit if fired under the right circumstances
 * It has a smokeless motor making the enemy practically invisible in SIM battles and also quite hard to see if you do not see it as it is fired

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 == Usage in battles ==
 <!-- ''Describe situations when you would utilise this missile in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)'' -->
-The AAM-3 is one of the absolute best missiles in game. The missile is almost impossible to avoid in some cases. This missile along with the AIM-9M become exponentially easier to use against enemies with low flare counts, and exponentially harder to use against enemies with high flare counts.
+The AAM-3 currently is one of the most effective missiles in game. When fired at with this missile, it is often hard to avoid getting hit. Alongside the AIM-9M this missile is most effective against enemies with a low amount of countermeasures, and can mostly not be used effectively against enemies with high flare counts.
 ;When firing at enemies:

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 == Description ==
-''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''
+The AAM-3 missile represents a significant milestone in Japan's post-World War II military advancements, particularly in the realm of air defense. Developed primarily for the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), the AAM-3's journey from conception to operational deployment mirrors Japan's strategic shift towards indigenous defense technologies, underpinned by a constitutional commitment to self-defense.
 === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===
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 === Effective damage ===
-''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of missile (high explosive, splash damage, etc)''
+The AAM-3 has a 4.864kg Warhead with a 6m proximity radius, compared to the 5m proximity radius of the Aim-9 family of missiles, making it slightly more dangerous. The fuse only activates after 1.5 seconds of flight time, compared to the 1.8 seconds of the Aim-9 family of missiles.
 === Comparison with analogues ===
-''Give a comparative description of missiles that have firepower equal to this weapon.''
+This missile can be compared to the [[AIM-9M Sidewinder|Aim-9M]]. They have an identical seeker shutoff IRCCM, along with comparable booster power and booster durations, giving this missile similar kinetic performance to the Aim-9M.
 == Usage in battles ==
-''Describe situations when you would utilise this missile in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)''
+The AAM-3 is one of the absolute best missiles in game. The missile is almost impossible to avoid in some cases. This missile along with the Aim-9M become exponentially easier to use against enemies with low flare counts, and exponentially harder to use against enemies with high flare counts.
 === Pros and cons ===
 '''Pros:'''
-* Good initial pull
+* Long burning motor allowing the AAM-3 to reach longer ranges than most other short range IR missiles.
-* Smokeless motor
+* Seeker Shutoff IRCCM: Makes the AAM-3 extremely hard to dodge in side aspects and against enemies who do not know how the IRCCM works.
+*
 '''Cons:'''
+*
 == History ==
-''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.''
+The development and operational history of Japan's AAM-3 missile is a fascinating chapter in the broader narrative of Japan's post-World War II military technology evolution. This air-to-air missile, while not as extensively documented as its Western counterparts, reflects Japan's strategic shift towards self-reliance in defense technology, particularly under the constraints of its post-war defense policy.
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