reported AIM-9X and AIM-9M Damage/Warhead Values Unequal

[ACS_Dev]

Hello,

Lua datamines show that the current AIM-9M and AIM-9X damage values are different.
Damage: 25 for AIM-9M, 21.25 for AIM-9X (refer to AIM_9.lua line 5 and AIM_9X.lua line 5, respectively)
Explosive Mass: 10 for AIM-9M, 8.5 for AIM-9X (refer to AIM_9_Warhead.lua line 7 and AIM_9X_Warhead.lua line 7, respectively)
Piercing mass: 2 for AIM-9M, 1.7 for AIM-9X (refer to AIM_9_Warhead.lua line 11 and AIM_9X_Warhead.lua line 11, respectively)

I cannot claim to know how their real-life damage values (if quantifiable) translate to DCS, however they should be the same.

My sources:

"The missile retains the AIM-9M warhead, fuze, and rocket motor." AIM-9X Sidewinder Air-to-Air Missile, DOT&E Report (Unclassified) FY2002 P. 141

"AIM-9X is highly maneuverable, day/night capable, and includes the warhead, fuse, and rocket motor from the previous AIM-9M missile." AIM-9X Sidewinder Air-to-Air Missile, DOT&E Report (Unclassified) FY2007 P. 97

AIM_9.luaAIM_9X.luaAIM_9X_Warhead.luaAIM_9_Warhead.lua

[Маэстро]

Thank you, will be fixed

[ACS_Dev]

Hello all,

For those who were curious, the AIM-9X and M damage models were indeed adjusted in this last patch, though (as is typical for weapon changes), it didn't make the change log. Eagle Dynamics has taken a middle-of-the-road stance on the two missiles.

AIM-9X:
Old/New damage value: 21.25/23.6 (refer to AIM_9X.lua line 5)
Old/New warhead explosive mass, kg: 8.5/9.435 (refer to AIM-9X_warhead.lua line 7)
Old/new warhead piercing mass, kg: 1.7/1.887 (refer to AIM_9X_warhead.lua line 11)

AIM-9M:
Old/New damage value:  25/23.6 (refer to AIM_9M.lua line 5)
Old/New warhead explosive mass, kg: 10/9.44 (refer to AIM_9M_warhead.lua line 7)
Old/New warhead piercing mass, kg: 2/1.88 (refer to AIM_9M_warhead.lua line 11)

Thank you for the quick change.

AIM_9M.lua AIM_9X.lua AIM_9X_Warhead.lua AIM_9M_Warhead.lua

Edited May 31, 2024 by ACS_Dev
Grammar refinement.