AIM-9X Sidewinder
Type: Air Defense Missile
Domain: air
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Raytheon Technologies
First Deployed: 2003
Overview
The AIM-9X Sidewinder is the latest generation of the world's most successful short-range air-to-air missile. It features an imaging infrared seeker with extreme off-boresight capability and thrust vector control for high-G maneuvering.
Technical Specifications
| range | 35+ km |
|---|---|
| speed | Mach 3+ |
| length | 3.02 m |
| weight | 85 kg |
| warhead | HE blast fragmentation (PBXN-112) |
| diameter | 127 mm |
| guidance | Imaging infrared (IIR) + Lock-on-after-launch |
| propulsion | Solid-fuel rocket with TVC |
Operators
- United States
- NATO allies
- 30+ countries
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