[OB 2.7.16.27869] AIM-9 models inconsistent lengths

[DSplayer]

IRL the AIM-9B has a length of 111.5 inches^[1], AIM-9J have a length of 121.9 inches^[2], AIM-9P-4/5 have a length of 120 inches^[3], AIM-9L/M have a length of 113 inches^[3], and the AIM-9X has a length of 118.8 inches^[4]. Currently in DCS the models when compared to each other feature vastly different lengths from their official stated lengths. Some examples in DCS include the AIM-9J is roughly the same length as the AIM-9X (even though the 9J should be over 2 inches longer) and the AIM-9P-4 and AIM-9P-5 is slightly shorter than the AIM-9B even though it should be almost 9 inches longer.

 

Screenshot of the major AIM-9 variants in the model viewer lined up (Top to Bottom: AIM-9B/GAR-8, AIM-9J, AIM-9P, AIM-9P-5, AIM-9L, AIM-9M, AIM-9X):

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Screenshot of Armaments Coproduction at a Crossroads: U.S. Policy Options After the Cold War by Frans Nauta showing the lengths of the AIM-9L/M/S vs the AIM-9-4/5:

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Image of the AIM-9B, AIM-9E, AIM-9N, AIM-9P-3, and AIM-9P-4 guidance and control sections next to each other showing the length differences of only those sections:

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Sources:

1. AIM-9B Standard Missile Characteristics

2. Project Checo Southeast Asia report Combat Snap (AIM-9J Southeast Asia Introduction) Page #18

3. Armaments Coproduction at a Crossroads: U.S. Policy Options After the Cold War by Frans Nauta

4. AIM-9X Sidewinder

 

Further Reading:
AIM-9L Standard Missile Characteristics

Edited July 23, 2022 by DSplayer

[Koty]

Yes, there are other models with mistakes and or technical problems too (looking at the R-3S/R models still missing proper roughmets). Hopefully it gets a looked at.

Edited July 23, 2022 by Koty

[Flappie]

8 minutes ago, Koty said:

Yes, there are other models with mistakes and or technical problems too (looking at the R-3S/R models still missing proper roughmets). Hopefully it gets a looked at.

Is there a thread about this issue?

[Koty]

2 hours ago, Flappie said:

Is there a thread about this issue?

Looks like noone made one yet ... I'll make one.

[f-18hornet]

Reported.