Raytheon (Philco/General Electric) AAM-N-7/GAR-8/AIM-9 Sidewinder. The AIM-9 Sidewinder is the world's most successful short-range air-to-air missile, and will remain the U.S. military's main "dogfight" AAM for the foreseeable future.

Jun 22, 2017 · US Navy 041026-N-0499M-039 Aviation Ordnancemen load an inert Captive Air Training Missile (CATM-9) on a F-A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Bounty Hunters of Strike Fighter Squadron Two (VFA-2).jpg 2,100 × 1,500; 241 KB

The AIM -9 series Sidewinder Missile is a short -range, air -to -air missile whose mission is to detect, home-in, intercept, and destroy enemy aircraft.

The Air Launch Aerial-Intercept Guided Missile (AIM)-9 series Sidewinder Missile is a short-range, air-to-air missile, whose mission is to detect, home-in, intercept, and...

Jan 17, 2008 · The CATM-only wing is a modification of the tactical wing, which was previously used with all AIM-9M and CATM-9M configurations. The new CATM wing is for captive training use only, and was...

Oct 4, 2022 · It’s the USA’s most advanced short range air-air missile, capable of using its datalink, thrust vectoring maneuverability, and advanced imaging infrared seeker to hit targets behind the launching fighter. Unlike previous AIM-9 models, the AIM-9X can even be used against targets on the ground.

OJT for operators is accomplished by using the Sidewinder CATM-9 series training missile. (a) CATM-9M. Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM)-9M are captive carry missiles and are used for pilot training in aerial target acquisition and use of aircraft controls and displays. CATM-9M may consist of a combination of tactical and training (inert ...

In the defensive counter-air role, the missile system will provide a key capability for force protection. The multi-service Air Intercept Missile (AIM-9X Sidewinder) development will field a high...

Jul 3, 2012 · Staff Sgt. Andrew Huling, 49th Maintenance Squadron precision guided maintenance crew chief, cleans off a 9M Captive-Air Training Missile during an in-progress inspection at Holloman Air Force ...

The Navy's planned sixth-generation F/A-XX fighter will be the successor to its F/A-18 Super Hornet, shown here on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt in the Middle East on Sept. 9, 2024.