FlankerMan Posted April 4, 2018 Posted April 4, 2018 I've been wondering for a while, and thought I'd ask. How come the F-15C usually has 4 AIM-120Bs or 4 AIM-120Bs and 2 AIM-120Cs, instead of 4-6 AIM-120Cs? And, which is better, AIM-9M, P, or P5? Because it usually has the M.
red_coreSix Posted April 4, 2018 Posted April 4, 2018 That loadout seems like a preset one. Most pilots make their own. Of the AIM-9s the M is the best in all categories. The P5 is worse but still an all-aspect missile while the P is the worst and only has a rear-aspect capability.
FlankerMan Posted April 4, 2018 Author Posted April 4, 2018 If the AIM-9M is better, why does it have an earlier letter?
Sweep Posted April 4, 2018 Posted April 4, 2018 If the AIM-9M is better, why does it have an earlier letter? Because the P was basically an export missile. Lord of Salt
FlankerMan Posted April 4, 2018 Author Posted April 4, 2018 (edited) Ahh...And the P5 was just an improved version, right? Also, does rear aspect only mean that it can only fire at the back of a fighter? If so, why? Edited April 4, 2018 by FlankerMan
FlankerMan Posted April 4, 2018 Author Posted April 4, 2018 That loadout seems like a preset one. Most pilots make their own. Of the AIM-9s the M is the best in all categories. The P5 is worse but still an all-aspect missile while the P is the worst and only has a rear-aspect capability. By pilots, did you mean real life pilots, or in game, DCS ones?
Frostie Posted April 4, 2018 Posted April 4, 2018 Ahh...And the P5 was just an improved version, right? Also, does rear aspect only mean that it can only fire at the back of a fighter? If so, why? I think the 9P is an export version of the 9J and yes every number after is an improved version, P and P5 are only in DCS. I think the P5 is at a similar generation to the AIM-9L though much later introduction than the L. Rear aspect does as it says on the tin though you can cue head on at very close range, why, limited seeker capability. "[51☭] FROSTIE" #55 'Red 5'. Lord Flashheart 51st PVO "Bisons" - 100 KIAP Regiment Fastest MiG pilot in the world - TCR'10 https://100kiap.org
foxwxl Posted April 4, 2018 Posted April 4, 2018 Basically, the AIM-7M is better than the Mike in the game. lol Deka Ironwork Tester Team
FlankerMan Posted April 4, 2018 Author Posted April 4, 2018 Okay, I think I understand, and this site is helpful, if not necessarily to be trusted with Russian missile info.http://www.ausairpower.net/TE-Sidewinder-94.html
GGTharos Posted April 4, 2018 Posted April 4, 2018 Just don't trust any range info from it ... they got the sidewinder story right, though you could certainly find all the real sources they pulled this stuff from as well. [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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