Previously Held AFSC/MOS 46250-Weapons Mechanic
2W1X1-Aircraft Armament Systems
2W1X1H-Aircraft Armament Systems F-111
8R000-Recruiter
2W1X1C-Aircraft Armament Systems A-10
1C3X1-Command Post Apprentice
Enjoying life now that I am retired. Gotta say though, I LOVED almost every day I served on Active Duty. Yes, even the ones where we were recalled at o-dark thirty, and had to sit in a Mobility line doing a bag-drag for hours and doing nothing else, only then to be told we were released to go home, or in some cases, to work. I miss it ALL!
I had the most FUN as a Weapons Loader, or Load Toad. But the most rewarding job was as a Command Post Controller. Recruiting? Forget it.
Other Comments:
1991-2003, AIM-120 AMRAAM Missile
From Year 1991
To Year 2003
Personal Memories
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AIM-120 AMRAAM Missile Details
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
