AIM-4 Falcon

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:missile
gptkbp:aircraft_type gptkb:fighter_aircraft
gptkbp:armament gptkb:AIM-9_Sidewinder
gptkb:AIM-7_Sparrow
gptkbp:can_be_used_in air-to-air combat
gptkbp:can_contain high explosive
gptkbp:combat_debut gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:combat_history gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:combat_role air superiority
gptkbp:decommissioned gptkb:1980s
gptkbp:deployment gptkb:transport_aircraft
gptkb:1956
gptkb:1980s
gptkb:NATO_forces
gptkbp:design air superiority
gptkbp:design_purpose air superiority missions
gptkbp:designated_as gptkb:AIM-4
gptkbp:designed_for intercepting enemy aircraft
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Hughes_Aircraft_Company
gptkbp:development gptkb:Cold_War
1950s
gptkbp:diameter 0.15 m
gptkbp:engine_type solid-fuel rocket motor
gptkbp:fighting_style gptkb:Vietnam_War
moderate
limited
gptkbp:fins 2.54 m
four fins
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1955
gptkbp:guidance_system gptkb:radar_system
semi-active radar
semi-active radar homing
radar-guided
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label AIM-4 Falcon
gptkbp:influence subsequent missile designs
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:AIM-9_Sidewinder
gptkbp:inspired future missile systems
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:1956
gptkbp:introduced_in gptkb:1956
gptkbp:is_targeted_at gptkb:aircraft
enemy aircraft
gptkbp:is_tested_for extensive
gptkbp:launch_platform gptkb:F-4_Phantom_II
gptkbp:launch_window airborne
rail launcher
gptkbp:legacy early air-to-air missile technology
gptkbp:length 2.54 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Hughes_Aircraft_Company
gptkb:Mc_Donnell_Douglas
gptkbp:max_speed Mach 2.5
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 136 kg
90 kg
gptkbp:notable_features high speed and agility
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:US_Navy
gptkbp:number_built over 10,000
approximately 10,000
gptkbp:operational_range 40 km
gptkbp:operational_status obsolete
retired
gptkbp:operational_use gptkb:1980s
1960s
air-to-air combat
gptkbp:primary_function air-to-air engagement
gptkbp:primary_role interception
gptkbp:propulsion solid propellant
gptkbp:provides_guidance_on active radar homing
semi-active radar homing
gptkbp:range 40 km
gptkbp:related_aircraft gptkb:F-16_Fighting_Falcon
gptkb:F-15_Eagle
gptkb:F-14_Tomcat
gptkb:F-106_Delta_Dart
gptkb:F-101_Voodoo
gptkbp:retired gptkb:US_military
gptkb:1980s
gptkbp:retirement_year gptkb:1980s
gptkbp:service_history 1960s to 1980s
1956-1980s
gptkbp:speed Mach 2.5
gptkbp:status retired
gptkbp:steering control surfaces
gptkbp:success_rate high
gptkbp:successor gptkb:AIM-7_Sparrow
gptkbp:targets gptkb:fighter_aircraft
radar lock-on
gptkbp:technology radar guidance
gptkbp:used_by gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Cold_War
gptkbp:warhead_type 30 kg
high explosive
gptkbp:weight 136 kg
90 kg
gptkbp:wingspan 1.2 m
1.22 m
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:F-106_Delta_Dart
gptkb:Mc_Donnell_F-101_Voodoo
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5