Aircraft/Missile Information
The AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile (AMRAAM) is a new generation air-to-air missile. It has an all-weather, beyond-visual-range capability and is scheduled to be operational beyond 2000. AMRAAM is a supersonic, air launched, aerial intercept, guided missile employing active radar target tracking, proportional navigation guidance, and active Radio Frequency (RF) target detection. It employs active, semi-active, and inertial navigational methods of guidance to provide an autonomous launch and leave capability against single and multiple targets in all environments.
Specifications Primary Function Air-to-air tactical missile Contractor Hughes Aircraft Co. and Raytheon Co. Power Plant High performance Length 143.9 inches (366 centimeters) Launch Weight 335 pounds (150.75 kilograms) Diameter 7 inches (17.78 centimeters) Wingspan 20.7 inches (52.58 centimeters) Range 20+ miles (17.38+ nautical miles) Speed Supersonic Guidance System Active radar terminal/inertial midcourse Warhead Blast fragmentation
