D-Scythe Posted May 17, 2006 Posted May 17, 2006 Been going over the AIM-120D photo again, and (I think) I've noticed something interesting. First, take a look at the AIM-120C's rocket exhaust. Note it's shape is basically a circle? Now compare this to the AIM-120D's exhaust. Note how it's NOT circular (can easily do this by comparing the shape to the blue lines painted on the missile's body, which SHOULD be parallel to each other like in the AIM-120C's). Probably would need a better photo to compare, but it looks that way from this one.
GGTharos Posted May 17, 2006 Posted May 17, 2006 Hard to tell, esp. due to angle and the distance. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Reminder: SAM = Speed Bump :D I used to play flight sims like you, but then I took a slammer to the knee - Yoda
Pilotasso Posted May 17, 2006 Posted May 17, 2006 The rear end is funneled and so is in the first pic if you look carefully. .
TucksonSonny Posted May 17, 2006 Posted May 17, 2006 My guess is that the exhaust is closed with a cover (kind of modification for use inside the 22 bay system) DELL Intel® Core™ i7 Processor 940 2,93 GHz @3 GHz, 8 MB cache | 8.192 MB 1.067 MHz Tri Channel DDR3 | 512 MB ATI® Radeon™ 4850 | 500 GB 7200 rpm Serial ATA | Samsung SM 2693 HM 25.5 " | HOTAS Cougar Thrustmaster |
ED Team Chizh Posted May 17, 2006 ED Team Posted May 17, 2006 I suppose the AIM-120D on this photo is mockup (blue strips) without engine. Единственный урок, который можно извлечь из истории, состоит в том, что люди не извлекают из истории никаких уроков. (С) Джордж Бернард Шоу
Vati Posted May 17, 2006 Posted May 17, 2006 Also we should take into an account that you cannot compare 'live' with 'training' missile. Check the bands. http://www.condorsoaring.com
ED Team Chizh Posted May 17, 2006 ED Team Posted May 17, 2006 Like this. Единственный урок, который можно извлечь из истории, состоит в том, что люди не извлекают из истории никаких уроков. (С) Джордж Бернард Шоу
Alfa Posted May 17, 2006 Posted May 17, 2006 Speaking of which Andrey :) .... I came across an internet source stating that the AIM-120C has a smaller warhead(18 kg) than the earlier AIM-120A/B(23 kg). I was wondering whether this is correct and if it is, whether this is taken into account for the new AIM-120C entry in Black Shark? :) Cheers, - JJ. JJ
Cobra360 Posted May 17, 2006 Posted May 17, 2006 Its a smaller warhead with a smarter fuse IIRC. :thumbup:
GGTharos Posted May 17, 2006 Posted May 17, 2006 Speaking of which Andrey :) .... I came across an internet source stating that the AIM-120C has a smaller warhead(18 kg) than the earlier AIM-120A/B(23 kg). I was wondering whether this is correct and if it is, whether this is taken into account for the new AIM-120C entry in Black Shark? :) Cheers, - JJ. It's an adaprive warhead .. it may be smaller, but it'll smack the target 2-3 times as hard as the other one ;) [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Reminder: SAM = Speed Bump :D I used to play flight sims like you, but then I took a slammer to the knee - Yoda
chris2802 Posted May 18, 2006 Posted May 18, 2006 It's an adaprive warhead At the risk of sounding stupid! - Whats an adaprive warhead?? Chris
ED Team Groove Posted May 18, 2006 ED Team Posted May 18, 2006 Is the warhead designed to make a "shrapnell cloud" when its explodes ? Any photos of the warheads out there ? Our Forum Rules: http://forums.eagle.ru/rules.php#en
GGTharos Posted May 18, 2006 Posted May 18, 2006 That's exactly what it's designed to do. Usually it's an expanding rod for most missiles. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Reminder: SAM = Speed Bump :D I used to play flight sims like you, but then I took a slammer to the knee - Yoda
Force_Feedback Posted May 18, 2006 Posted May 18, 2006 Some of them have expanding rods laced with metal cubes attatched to them, for a denser cloud. Creedence Clearwater Revival:worthy:
The Beast Posted May 18, 2006 Posted May 18, 2006 ok found a little paragraph about the-120d thaught you guys might be interested in readin it so here it is The AIM-120D (P3I Phase 4, formerly known as AIM-120C-8) is a development of the AIM-120C with a two-way data link, more accurate navigation, an expanded no-escape envelope, improved HOBS (High-Angle Off-Boresight) capability, and a 50% increase in range. The AIM-120D is a joint USAF/USN project, and is currently in the early testing phase.
The Beast Posted May 18, 2006 Posted May 18, 2006 Also we should take into an account that you cannot compare 'live' with 'training' missile. Check the bands. normally there is very little difference between a live and captive missle.
The Beast Posted May 18, 2006 Posted May 18, 2006 Speaking of which Andrey :) .... I came across an internet source stating that the AIM-120C has a smaller warhead(18 kg) than the earlier AIM-120A/B(23 kg). I was wondering whether this is correct and if it is, whether this is taken into account for the new AIM-120C entry in Black Shark? :) Cheers, - JJ. so the-120c is going to be in BS then? thats cool which model??
pschelchshorn Posted May 18, 2006 Posted May 18, 2006 they are both round..just an unlucky POV in those 2 pics. Flip "Imagine the reason that people hold on to hatred so stubbornly is because if the hate is removed, the pain will set in. Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."
Shotsx74 Posted May 18, 2006 Posted May 18, 2006 Well right now we have the B model of the 120, they screwed up on the moddeling and we are getting the C model in BS so right now we have the B model and we will be getting the C model =)
Shotsx74 Posted May 18, 2006 Posted May 18, 2006 I cant find any good pics of a D model being that its still in testing so i couoldnt really say anything on it =/ but ill keep looking for a littlebit more =) =D
Cobra360 Posted May 18, 2006 Posted May 18, 2006 There is only one pic of the 120D released, it has already been posted. The D looks exaclly the same as the C, although it may have very slight minor external differences.
Kula66 Posted May 18, 2006 Posted May 18, 2006 Well right now we have the B model of the 120, they screwed up on the moddeling and we are getting the C model in BS so right now we have the B model and we will be getting the C model =) Is that just a graphical change or will it have a tweaked FM?
GGTharos Posted May 18, 2006 Posted May 18, 2006 It's more resistant to chaff among other things. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Reminder: SAM = Speed Bump :D I used to play flight sims like you, but then I took a slammer to the knee - Yoda
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