DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SISTEMA
Morocco operates the AIM-120C AMRAAM (Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile) as the primary beyond-visual-range air-to-air weapon for its F-16 fleet. The AIM-120C features active radar guidance enabling fire-and-forget engagement — the launching aircraft can disengage after launch. This provides Moroccan F-16s with credible BVR capability against modern regional air threats. Morocco acquired AMRAAMs through US Foreign Military Sales with approvals contingent on regional security considerations.
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INFO DE PRODUCCIÓN
PRODUCTION STATUSActive
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AMRAAM AIM-120C - Raytheon Technologies
VENTAJAS
- Active radar guidance enables fire-and-forget engagement
- BVR capability transforms F-16 into credible long-range threat
- NATO standard with extensive operational history
- Continuous upgrades improve performance and countermeasure resistance
DESVENTAJAS
- US export approval required — politically sensitive
- High unit cost
- Dependent on US resupply in conflict scenarios
- Electronic countermeasures can degrade guidance in dense environments
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
TYPEActive Radar-Guided BVRAAM
RANGE~75 Km (C Variant)
SPEEDMach 4+
LENGTH3.66 M
WEIGHT152 Kg
WARHEAD22.7 Kg Blast-Fragmentation
DIAMETER178 Mm
GUIDANCEINS Midcourse; Active Radar Terminal
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