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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | ''The AAM-4 is a Japanese [[Air-to-air missiles#Active Radar Homing .28ARH.29 missiles .28FOX-3.29|Active radar homing Air-to-Air missile]]'', introduced in [[Update "Seek & Destroy"#Weaponry|Update 2.37 "Seek & Destroy"]]. | + | ''The AAM-4 is a Japanese [[Air-to-air missiles#Active Radar Homing .28ARH.29 missiles .28FOX-3.29|Active radar homing Air-to-Air missile]]'', introduced in [[Update "Seek & Destroy"#Weaponry|Update 2.37 "Seek & Destroy"]]. Usually referred to as the Type 99 Air to Air Guided Munition in Japanese sources. |
=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | === Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | ||
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=== Effective damage === | === Effective damage === | ||
| − | '' | + | ''The warhead on the AAM-4 is significantly more powerful compared to the [[AIM-120A]], it is one of the most powerful warheads on a air-to-air missile and is sufficient to destroy almost any aerial targets with a single hit.'' |
=== Comparison with analogues === | === Comparison with analogues === | ||
| − | '' | + | ''The AAM-4 is often considered to be either a side grade or a downgrade of the [[AIM-120A]] also carried on the F-15J(M). It has one of the lowest drag of all ARH missiles, giving it better range. However, it is slightly less maneuverable than the AIM-120 and is generally worse in short to medium range engagements.'' |
== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
| − | '' | + | ''The AAM-4 has excellent range, even better than the AIM-120A, though its slower acceleration and heavier mass gives it worse performance in'' close range dogfights. It can still be used at close ranges, without much problem, though it is not optimal when the AIM-120A is already guaranteed to be available. Additionally, the F-15J(M) already comes with the excellent AAM-3 IR missile which should be used for most short range engagements. |
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
| − | '' | + | '''Pros:''' |
| − | + | * Low drag gives it one of the best range and long range energy retention in the game | |
| + | * Powerful warhead | ||
| + | * Does not require further guidance after its internal guidance is activated | ||
* | * | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
| + | |||
| + | * Generally worse maneuverability compared to other ARH missiles | ||
| + | * Outmatched at closer ranges by most contemporary missiles | ||
* | * | ||
Revision as of 21:29, 25 November 2024
Contents
Description
The AAM-4 is a Japanese Active radar homing Air-to-Air missile, introduced in Update 2.37 "Seek & Destroy". Usually referred to as the Type 99 Air to Air Guided Munition in Japanese sources.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
General info
Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the missile.
| Missile characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Mass | 222 kg |
| Guidance | ARH+IOG+DL |
| Band | I |
| Lock range | 16 km |
| Launch range | 100 km |
| Maximum speed | 4.0 M |
| Maximum overload | 32 G |
| Missile guidance time | 100 secs |
| Explosive mass | 16.18 kg TNTeq |
Effective damage
The warhead on the AAM-4 is significantly more powerful compared to the AIM-120A, it is one of the most powerful warheads on a air-to-air missile and is sufficient to destroy almost any aerial targets with a single hit.
Comparison with analogues
The AAM-4 is often considered to be either a side grade or a downgrade of the AIM-120A also carried on the F-15J(M). It has one of the lowest drag of all ARH missiles, giving it better range. However, it is slightly less maneuverable than the AIM-120 and is generally worse in short to medium range engagements.
Usage in battles
The AAM-4 has excellent range, even better than the AIM-120A, though its slower acceleration and heavier mass gives it worse performance in close range dogfights. It can still be used at close ranges, without much problem, though it is not optimal when the AIM-120A is already guaranteed to be available. Additionally, the F-15J(M) already comes with the excellent AAM-3 IR missile which should be used for most short range engagements.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Low drag gives it one of the best range and long range energy retention in the game
- Powerful warhead
- Does not require further guidance after its internal guidance is activated
Cons:
- Generally worse maneuverability compared to other ARH missiles
- Outmatched at closer ranges by most contemporary missiles
History
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Media
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See also
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External links
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