![]() ![]() AIM-120 AMRAAMĭeveloped by Raytheon, the AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile (AMRAAM) has proved its combat capabilities during missions in Iraq, Bosnia and Kosovo. The solid fuel rocket motor and warhead ensure a high probability of success. The Python-5 can be launched from very short to beyond visual ranges in lock-on before launch (LOBL) and lock-on after launch (LOAL) modes with full sphere launch capability. The missile is equipped with a new dual waveband focal plane array (FPA) imaging seeker, inertial navigation system and advanced infrared counter-countermeasures (IRCCM). The Python-5 has high resistance against countermeasures and can be deployed on a wide range of aircraft such as F-15, F-16, Mirage, Saab Gripen and Su-30MKI. It is the newest member of the Python missile range and one of the most advanced AAMs in the world. ![]() The Python-5 from Rafael Advanced Defence Systems is a fifth-generation AAM designed to engage very short range and near BVR targets. Its lightweight and compact dimensions allow the integration of up to six missiles on medium to lightweight fighters. The MICA is fitted with a HE warhead focused on splinter fragments and compatible with any advanced fighter aircraft. A surface-launched version named VL MICA is also available for use by naval or ground-based air defence systems. The system includes two variants, namely MICA (EM) RF featuring an active radio frequency seeker and MICA IR featuring a dual waveband imaging infrared seeker to defeat enemy countermeasures. The MICA (Missile d’Interception, de Combat et d’Autodéfense) is a short and Beyond Visual Range (BVR) AAM system developed by MBDA for the Rafale and advanced variants of Mirage 2000 combat aircraft. The solid-fuelled motor with thrust vector control ensures the engagement of highly manoeuvrable targets. It is equipped with imaging infrared (IIR) seeker for high accuracy and all-aspect capability in severe electronic countermeasure (ECM) environments. It is fitted as a standard weapon for Eurofighter Typhoon, F-16, EF-18, Tornado and Gripen fighter aircraft. The IRIS-T can destroy a wide variety of targets with its high-explosive fragmented warhead fitted with a proximity fuse. The first series production version of the IRIS-T was delivered to the German Air Force in December 2005. The missile was developed by Germany-based Diehl in partnership with companies from Greece, Italy, Canada, Norway and Spain to replace the AIM-9L Sidewinder AAM. The missile can engage aerial targets within a range of 25km. The IRIS-T (Infrared Imaging System – Tail/Thrust Vector Controlled) is a new generation short-range AAM produced by Diehl BGT Defence. IRIS-T (Infra Red Imaging System Tail/Thrust Vector-Controlled) ![]()
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