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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.
 
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.
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The AIM-9P-3 was designated as the '''RB24J''' in Swedish service, and as the '''Flz Lwf 63/80''' in Swiss service.
  
 
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== General info ==
 
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! colspan="2" | Missile characteristics
 
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=== Comparison with analogues ===
 
=== Comparison with analogues ===
 
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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.
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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. Except with the addition of radar slaving.
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{{AIM-9 Comparison Table}}
  
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
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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.
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The AIM-9P Sidewinder can be used in battle as an air-to-air missile. The missle is most effective during top down attack at ~2.1 km (1.3 miles) or ~1.9 km (1.18 miles) on direct rear aspect shots. It is heavily affected by altitude, being able to launch nearly straight up, at around 2.6 km and still have enough energy to hit enemy aircraft. You may have to fire the missle a bit closer when engaging fast aircraft such as the MiG-23 or the F-104.
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
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* 20G maximum overload
 
* 20G maximum overload
 
* Simple point-lock-shoot user usage
 
* Simple point-lock-shoot user usage
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* Good seeker FOV
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
  
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* Limited range
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
 
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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>
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When the [[AIM-9L Sidewinder]] began to be put into production in 1976 to 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>
  
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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>
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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 would 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.]]
 
[[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:
 
;Variants of the AIM-9P:
  
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* '''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>
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* '''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 started 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-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-2''' - Introduces a reduced-smoke rocket motor.<ref name="ParschAIM9" /><ref name="GlobalSecAIM9" />

Latest revision as of 13:12, 25 November 2024

Introducing Wiki 3.0
This page is about the American air-to-air missile AIM-9P Sidewinder. For other versions, see AIM-9 Sidewinder (Family).

Description

The AIM-9P Sidewinder missile (scale is approximate)


The AIM-9P Sidewinder is an American 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.

The AIM-9P-3 was designated as the RB24J in Swedish service, and as the Flz Lwf 63/80 in Swiss service.

Vehicles equipped with this weapon

Vehicles equipped with this weapon
AIM-9P Sidewinder 
A-5  A-5C
T-2  T-2 Early · T-2
F-1  F-1
F-4  F-4EJ Phantom II · F-4EJ ADTW · F-4EJ Kai Phantom II
F-5  ␗F-5A · ␗F-5E
F-14  ▄F-14A IRIAF
F-16  F-16AJ · ␗F-16A MLU · Netz · F-16D Barak II
F-104  F-104J · ▄F-104S TAF
RB24J 
SAAB 35  J35D · Saab J35XS
SAAB 37  JA37C · JA37D · AJ37 · AJS37
Flz Lwf 63/80  ◌Hunter F.58

General info

Missile characteristics
Mass 76.93 kg
Guidance IR
Aspect Rear-aspect
Lock range (rear-aspect) 5.5 km
Launch range 18 km
Maximum speed 2.5 M
Maximum overload 20 G
Missile guidance time 40 secs
Explosive mass 7.62 kg TNTeq

Effective damage

Describe the type of damage produced by this type of missile (high explosive, splash damage, etc)

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. Except with the addition of radar slaving.

  • AIM-9B FGW.2 Sidewinder - A European-licensed version of the AIM-9B with their own improvements; however the performance in-game are quite similar.
  • R-3S/PL-2 - Infamous as a reverse-engineered variant of the AIM-9B, the R-3 missile shares many of its in-game performances with the AIM-9B, only falling slightly short in locking and launching range.
  • Shafrir - Shares in-game performance values despite their design differences
  • Rb24 - Licensed-produced version of the AIM-9B for the Swedish, and as such shares in-game performance values.
Missile Guidance Lock range
(rear-aspect)(km) 		Launch range
(km) 		Maximum speed
(Mach) 		Maximum overload
(g) 		Mass
(kg) 		TNT Equivalent
(kg)
Type Aspect Time Uncaged seeker Radar slaving
USA flag.png AIM-9B Sidewinder IR Rear 20 Icon RedXCross.png Icon RedXCross.png 4 10 1.7 10 72 7.62
USA flag.png AIM-9C Sidewinder SARH Front 60 Icon RedXCross.png Icon GreenCheckmark.png 9 18 2.5 18 95 4.69
USA flag.png AIM-9D Sidewinder[note 1] IR Rear 20 Icon RedXCross.png Icon RedXCross.png 5.5 18 2.5 18 88 4.69
USA flag.png AIM-9E Sidewinder[note 2] IR Rear 20 Icon GreenCheckmark.png Icon RedXCross.png 5.5 18 2.8 10 76 7.62
USA flag.png AIM-9G Sidewinder IR Rear 60 Icon GreenCheckmark.png Icon GreenCheckmark.png 5.5 18 2.5 18 88 3.53
USA flag.png AIM-9H Sidewinder IR Rear 60 Icon GreenCheckmark.png Icon GreenCheckmark.png 5.5 18 2.5 18 88 3.53
USA flag.png AIM-9J Sidewinder[note 3] IR Rear 40 Icon GreenCheckmark.png Icon RedXCross.png 5.5 18 2.5 20 76 7.62
USA flag.png AIM-9L Sidewinder IR All 60 Icon GreenCheckmark.png Icon GreenCheckmark.png 11 18 2.5 30 84 4.58
USA flag.png AIM-9M Sidewinder IR All 60 Icon GreenCheckmark.png Icon GreenCheckmark.png 11 18 2.5 30 84 4.58
USA flag.png AIM-9P Sidewinder IR Rear 40 Icon GreenCheckmark.png Icon GreenCheckmark.png 5.5 18 2.5 20 76.93 7.62
USA flag.png AIM-9P4 Sidewinder IR All 40 Icon GreenCheckmark.png Icon GreenCheckmark.png 11 18 2.5 20 76.93 7.62
FRG flag.png AIM-9B FGW.2 Sidewinder IR Rear 20 Icon RedXCross.png Icon RedXCross.png 5.5 10 1.7 10 72 7.62
Israel flag.png Shafrir IR Rear 20 Icon RedXCross.png Icon RedXCross.png 7 10 1.7 11 65 7.62
Sweden flag.png RB24 IR Rear 20 Icon RedXCross.png Icon RedXCross.png 4 10 1.7 10 72 7.62
USSR flag.png R-3S IR Rear 21 Icon RedXCross.png Icon RedXCross.png 9 10 1.7 10 75 8.8
China flag.png PL-2 IR Rear 21 Icon RedXCross.png Icon RedXCross.png 9 10 1.7 10 75 8.8
  1. ↑ Successor to the AIM-9B
  2. ↑ Successor to the AIM-9B
  3. ↑ Upgrade modification often found on aircraft with AIM-9B

Usage in battles

The AIM-9P Sidewinder can be used in battle as an air-to-air missile. The missle is most effective during top down attack at ~2.1 km (1.3 miles) or ~1.9 km (1.18 miles) on direct rear aspect shots. It is heavily affected by altitude, being able to launch nearly straight up, at around 2.6 km and still have enough energy to hit enemy aircraft. You may have to fire the missle a bit closer when engaging fast aircraft such as the MiG-23 or the F-104.

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • 20G maximum overload
  • Simple point-lock-shoot user usage
  • Good seeker FOV

Cons:

  • Limited range

History

When the AIM-9L Sidewinder began to be put into production in 1976 to replace other Sidewinder variants as the United States' main IR missile,[1] 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.[2]

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/N variants, though would be updated multiple times incorporating new features and improvements.[2][3]

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 started in 1978.[4]
  • AIM-9P-1 - Introduces an active optical target detector with the DSU-15/B AOTD laser proximity fuze, replacing the old infrared influence fuze.[2][4]
  • AIM-9P-2 - Introduces a reduced-smoke rocket motor.[2][4]
  • 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.[2][4] The AIM-9P-3 is also the basis of the Swedish RB24J missile.[5]
  • AIM-9P-4 - Introduces ALASCA features and technology of the AIM-9L variants.[2] However, it is considered less agile to the AIM-9L variant.[3]
  • AIM-9P-5 - Introduces IRCCM incorporated in the AIM-9M variant.[2] This model is also the basis of the Swedish RB74, or RB24L, missile.[5]

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.[2]

Media

Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.

See also

Related development

External links

References

Citations
  1. ↑ Westrum 2013, p.196
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Parsch 2008
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Kopp 2014
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 GlobalSecurity.org "AIM-9 Sidewinder"
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Goebel 2021
Bibliography
  • GlobalSecurity.org "AIM-9 Sidewinder." GlobalSecurity.org, Website. Accessed 02 Apr 2021 (Archive).
  • Goebel, Greg. "The Falcon & Sidewinder Air-To-Air Missiles." Air Vectors, 01 Mar. 2021, Website. Accessed 02 Apr 2021 (Archive).
  • Kopp, Carlo. "The Sidewinder Story: The Evolution of the AIM-9 Missile." Air Power Australia, 27 Jan 2014, Website. Accessed 02 Apr 2021 (Archive).
  • Parsch, Andreas. "AIM-9." Directory of U.S. Military Rockets and Missiles, Designation-Systems.Net, 09 July 2008, Website. Accessed 02 Apr 2021 (Archive).
  • Westrum, Ron. Sidewinder; Creative Missile Development at China Lake. Naval Institute Press, 30 Sep. 2013.


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