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What is the most agile missile?
Typical air-to-air missiles
| Weight | Rocket Name | Warhead weight |
|---|---|---|
| 82.7 kg | K-5 | 13 kg |
| 86 kg | Raytheon AIM-9 Sidewinder | 9.4 kg |
| 87.4 kg | Diehl IRIS-T | 11.4 kg |
| 88 kg | MBDA AIM-132 ASRAAM | 10 kg |
How far can a Sidewinder missile fly?
| AIM-9 Sidewinder | |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11 in (279.4 mm) |
| Operational range | 0.6 to 22 miles (1.0 to 35.4 km) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.5+ |
| Guidance system | Infrared homing (most models) Semi-active radar homing (AIM-9C) |
How fast is an aim-9?
| AIM-9 Sidewinder | |
|---|---|
| Operational range | 0.6 to 22 miles (1.0 to 35.4 km) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 2.5+ |
| Guidance system | Infrared homing (most models) Semi-active radar homing (AIM-9C) |
| Launch platform | Aircraft, naval vessels, fixed launchers, and ground vehicles |
How fast do Sidewinder missiles fly?
Can the IRIS-T see the target?
However, unlike many other contemporary missiles, the IRIS-T can see the target, allowing it to distinguish between countermeasures and its target. Also, this missile has high resistance to electronic countermeasures. The IRIS-T is one of the most deadly missiles today.
What is the IRIS-T missile?
The IRIS-T (Infra-Red Imaging System Tail/Thrust Vector Controlled) is a next-generation short-range air-to-air missile intended to replace the aging AIM-9 Sidewinder. It is currently among the most advanced of its class, thanks to its high speed, state-of-art electronics, and nearly unmatched maneuverability.
What is the difference between Idas and IRIS-T?
IRIS-T: the standard model. IDAS: a modified version for naval use, intended to attack airborne, naval, and surface targets. It is currently being adapted for use on the German Type 212submarine. This will make it the first missile to give submarines the ability to engage aerial threats, even while submerged.
What is the difference between the IRIS-T and the SL?
It is fiber-optic guided and has a reduced range (20 km). IRIS-T SL: a surface-launched (hence the SL) variant of the IRIS-T that also incorporates a number of improvements including a better motor, improved range, GPS, and a data link.