Air combat missiles - the gloves are off!

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The article reviews the various air-to-air (AA) missiles available in the present defense marketplace. Helicopter-fired AA missiles are typified by the AA version of the Raytheon Stinger shoulder-fired missile called Atas. Its Russian counterpart is the Kolomna Igla, which is available as 9K310 Igla-1 or SA-16, or 9K38 Igla or SA-18. The most ubiquitous fixed-wing short range AA is the AIM-9 Sidewinder. A more advanced AA in this category is the Vympel R-73 or AA-11, which is used in conjunction with a helmet-mounted sight. In the beyond-visual-range category, the standard Western armament is the Raytheon AIM-7 Sparrow, which employs only semi-active radar guidance. Its replacement, the AIM-120, has active radar terminal guidance. Its Russian counterpart is the Vympel R-77 or AA-12.

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World: Article reviews the various air-to-air (AA) missiles available in the present defense marketplace

Air-to-Air Missiles, Air to air missiles, AIM-120, 9K310 Igla-1, 9K38 Igla, AA-11, AA-12, AIM-7, AIM-7 Sparrow, AIM-9, AIM-9 Sidewinder, Kolomna Igla, SA-16, SA-18, Stinger, Vympel R-73, Vympel R-77

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Looks can kill

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Helmet-mounted sights are being employed on combat aircraft to exploit the off-axis capabilities of air-to-air missiles. Ukraine's Arsenal Zh-3YM-1 is perhaps the most important helmet-mounted sight for fixed-wing aircraft, being employed in both MiG-29 and Su-27 series aircraft. Helmet-mounted displays are important not only in aerial combat but also in such applications as navigation and target acquisition. Third-generation helmet-mounted displays offer symbology and boresight as well as imagery from other sources. These include the Kentron/Pilkington Optronics Guardian and the Viper III, which is jointly produced by GEC-Marconi and Delft Sensor Systems. One of the most sophisticated systems is the GEC-Marconi integrated display helmet for the EF2000.

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World: Helmet-mounted sights are being employed on combat aircraft to exploit the off-axis capabilities of air-to-air missiles

Electro-Optical Surveillnc, Display Eqp, Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, Display devices (Electronics), Electro-optical surveillance equipment, Guardian, Viper III, Zh-3YM-1

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Predators with a mind of their own

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Technological innovations have spurred substantial improvements in cruise missiles from the early V-1s in the mid-20th century. Although V-1s were noted for their high speed, day/night all-weather operation, minimal construction costs and cruise beyond the range of light anti-aircraft air defense systems, they were not highly reliable. Current technology has improved cruise missiles in terms of penetration capability, accuracy, attack and damage assessment systems.

United States, Product development, Cruise Missiles

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