AIM-120A - Revision history

U22067555: Added F-16C Barak II

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Added F-16C Barak II

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U64743604: /* Vehicles equipped with this weapon */

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‎Vehicles equipped with this weapon

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U57415245: /* Usage in battles */

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‎Usage in battles

U57415245: +Effective damage, comparison with analogues, usage, and pros/cons.

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+Effective damage, comparison with analogues, usage, and pros/cons.

U38088265 at 07:33, 24 June 2024

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U38088265: /* Description */

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‎Description

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 === Effective damage ===
-The warhead on the AIM-120A is similar to that on the AIM-7 Sparrow missiles, generally sufficient for destroying fighter aircraft with one hit.
+<!-- ''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of missile (high explosive, splash damage, etc)'' -->
 === Comparison with analogues ===
-The AIM-120A has higher effective range when compared to other medium range active radar missiles, due to its powerful boost-sustain motor, low drag, and low mass, but it cannot match the close range maneuverability of missiles such as the MICA-EM, I-Derby or R-77, lacking thrust vectoring or high angle control surfaces.
+<!-- ''Give a comparative description of missiles that have firepower equal to this weapon.'' -->
 == Usage in battles ==
-The AIM-120A AMRAAM is a versatile missile, capable of filling both the role of a medium range BVR weapon and a dogfight missile. It can effectively out-range the AIM-7F/M missiles while also accelerating faster and having active radar guidance, similar to the AIM-54 phoenix, allowing the launching aircraft to employ defensive maneuvers once the missile has activated its own seeker at a distance of about 16 kilometres from the target.
+<!-- ''Describe situations when you would utilise this missile in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)'' -->
-Practical employment of the AIM-120 can be anywhere from 1-30 kilometres depending on the relative target aspect and altitude. The high 35g pull allows for effective employment at close ranges when paired with a HMD capable radar. This will be the main weapon for high tier American fighter jets.
+Practical employment of the AIM-120 can be anywhere from 1-30 kilometres depending on the relative target aspect and altitude. The high 35G pull allows for effective employment at close ranges when paired with a HMD capable radar. This will be the main weapon for high tier American fighter jets.
 === Pros and cons ===
 '''Pros:'''
-* Good practical range when compared to other MR AAMs.
+* Good practical range when compared to other medium-range AAMs.
-* High G Pull allows for use in close combat over AIM-9M.
+* High G pull allows for use in close combat over AIM-9M.
 * Active radar homing increases launch platform survivability.
-* Pulse Doppler seeker allows the missile to track targets at low altitudes.
+* Pulse-Doppler seeker allows the missile to track targets at low altitudes.
 '''Cons:'''
-* Less maneuverable than other MR AAMs.
+* Less manoeuvrable than other medium-range AAMs.
 * Low mass lead to suboptimal energy retention and wobbling in terminal flight phases.
 * Still kinematically outmatched by missiles such as the R-27ER.
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 == Usage in battles ==
-The AMRAAM is a versatile missile, capable of filling both the role of a medium range BVR weapon and a dogfight missile. It can effectively out-range the AIM-7F/M missiles while also accelerating faster and having active radar guidance, similar to the AIM-54 phoenix, allowing the launching aircraft to employ defensive maneuvers once the missile has activated its own seeker at a distance of about 16 kilometres from the target.
+The AIM-120A AMRAAM is a versatile missile, capable of filling both the role of a medium range BVR weapon and a dogfight missile. It can effectively out-range the AIM-7F/M missiles while also accelerating faster and having active radar guidance, similar to the AIM-54 phoenix, allowing the launching aircraft to employ defensive maneuvers once the missile has activated its own seeker at a distance of about 16 kilometres from the target.
 Practical employment of the AIM-120 can be anywhere from 1-30 kilometres depending on the relative target aspect and altitude. The high 35g pull allows for effective employment at close ranges when paired with a HMD capable radar. This will be the main weapon for high tier American fighter jets.

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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 AIM-120A is an American [[Air-to-air missiles#Active Radar Homing .28ARH.29 missiles .28FOX-3.29|active radar-homing air-to-air missile]]. It was introduced in [[Update "Seek and Destroy"]].
+The AIM-120A is an American [[Air-to-air missiles#Active Radar Homing .28ARH.29 missiles .28FOX-3.29|active radar-homing air-to-air missile]]. It was introduced in [[Update "Seek & Destroy"]].
 === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===

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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.''
+[[File:AIM-120 AMRAAM.jpg|alt=AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile|thumb|The AIM-120 missile.]]
 === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===
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 '''Pros:'''
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 '''Cons:'''
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 == See also ==
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 * ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;''
 * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''
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 == External links ==
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 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
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 == General info ==
 ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the missile.''
 === Effective damage ===