AIM-9 M Sidewinder

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:rocket
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:AIM-9_X_Sidewinder
gptkbp:associated_with aircraft carriers
gptkbp:combat_radius up to 35 km
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:deployment aircraft carriers
gptkbp:design gptkb:William_Mc_Lean_Sr.
gptkbp:developer 1950s
gptkbp:diameter 0.127 m
gptkbp:enemy high-explosive
high-explosive fragmentation
gptkbp:exported_to many countries
gptkbp:fighting_style gptkb:battle
high
various conflicts
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:1976
gptkbp:guidance_system active infrared
infrared homing
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label AIM-9 M Sidewinder
gptkbp:influence modern missile design
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:1976
gptkbp:is_a_fusion_of proximity fuse
gptkbp:is_adopted_by multiple countries
gptkbp:is_designed_for air superiority
gptkbp:is_designed_to high-speed targets
gptkbp:is_effective_against enemy aircraft
gptkbp:is_tested_for 1960s
gptkbp:is_used_by military forces worldwide
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:launch_vehicle fighter jets
gptkbp:legacy widely used missile
gptkbp:length 2.87 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Raytheon
gptkbp:max_takeoff_weight 85 kg
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkbp:notable_features infrared guidance system
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:NATO_countries
gptkbp:operational_area air-to-air engagement
1976 onwards
gptkbp:operational_history extensive
gptkbp:operational_range 35 km
gptkbp:primary_user gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:propulsion solid rocket motor
gptkbp:provides_information_on infrared homing
gptkbp:range 35 km
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:AIM-9_X_Sidewinder
gptkbp:retired some air forces
gptkbp:service_ceiling 20,000 m
gptkbp:services gptkb:battle
various air forces
1976 to present
gptkbp:speed Mach 2.5
gptkbp:stealth_features limited
gptkbp:successor gptkb:AIM-9_X
gptkb:AIM-9_X_Sidewinder
gptkbp:technology missile technology
gptkbp:type short-range missile
gptkbp:used_in air-to-air combat
gptkbp:variant AIM-9 B, AIM-9 L
gptkbp:weight 85 kg
gptkbp:wingspan 0.61 m