AIM 120 Missiles

[sapper1893]

Hi all, A quick question. how do the AIM 120 missiles work. AIM 9's I can work but with the AIM 120's I can't seem to get a lock on anything.

[killonsight95]

yeah they work, they need closer range afaik though

[MaSSive]

There should be very low pitch sound I never figured out what it says, but sound like 'fire, fire' or something like that. Takes more time to lock but once they lock they track targets on much longer distance than aim9.
In short, longer range.

[Jafar Ironclad]

AIM-9/AA-11/PL-9:
Short lock range (800 m), quick lock (.5 sec), wide lock cone (45 degrees, but you'll still want target within 20 degrees of nose for the missile to track on launch). Best used in pursuit engagements against enemy jets if you're in a fighter jet.

AIM-120/AA-12:
Longer lock range (1200 m), slower lock (about 1 sec), smaller lock cone (I think 15 degrees), softer lock TONE. Best used against helicopters or for head-to-head engagements; as the longer lock range allows a successful launch on the stationary/closing target before you overshoot them.

Missiles have identical flight performance, lethality, and response to flares.

[40mmrain]

watch for the diamond.

AMRAAM isn't as good as the sidewinder in PR anyways, for most situations.

[PricelineNegotiator]

Good post, Jafar.

[LieutenantNessie]

Good post, Priceline.

[40mmrain]

good post, nessie.

[PricelineNegotiator]

Is it bad that I want to slap you both?

[40mmrain]

bad post, priceline

[Doc.Pock]

nope nessie. also good post jafar

[Jafar Ironclad]

The preceding string of posts are all good posts.

[Doc.Pock]

The posts below me are dumb end thread.


Noddy: I know there were a number of posts in this thread I could have directed a warning at....but meh.. when people paint a target on themselves it's hard to miss

Warning only.. back on topic... Thanks for understanding.

[Jolly]

AIM120 has longer locking range.
Radar can contact enemy 1300m away, but lock it in closer range.

BTW, why lots of guy's country is vietnam?

[LieutenantNessie]

Outstanding post, 40mm

[IINoddyII]

Follownt the above ... Thread closed.

OP if you would like it reopened if you are unsatisfied with the couple of responses which I believe answer your question - please let me or another mod know and we will reopen.