What is the AIM-9 Sidewinder?
Q: What is the AIM-9 Sidewinder?
A: The AIM-9 Sidewinder is a short-range air-to-air missile that is heat-seeking and is designed to be shot from an aircraft to hit another aircraft.
Q: When was the AIM-9 Sidewinder first flown?
A: The AIM-9 Sidewinder first flew in 1953 and was used in air forces in 1956.
Q: Was the AIM-9 Sidewinder successful during the Vietnam War?
A: Initially, the AIM-9 Sidewinder was not successful during the Vietnam War as it only hit 10-20% of the time and could be fooled by locking on to bogus heat sources.
Q: Were the problems with the AIM-9 Sidewinder fixed?
A: Yes, the problems with the AIM-9 Sidewinder were later fixed, and it now has a good hitting rate.
Q: How far can the AIM-9 Sidewinder hit from?
A: The AIM-9 Sidewinder can hit from 11 miles.
Q: In how many air forces is the AIM-9 Sidewinder used?
A: The AIM-9 Sidewinder is used in a lot of air forces worldwide.
Q: Is the AIM-9 Sidewinder still used today?
A: Yes, the AIM-9 Sidewinder is still used on many different aircraft around the world today.
