Jump to content

Recommended Posts

Posted

I heard of this idea being talked about a number of years back as a way to avoid having to expend ordinance like the Hellfire and Maverick on small or low value targets.

Posted

an other option would be the laser guided AIM-9 , intended for all the users of AIM-9 that have now switched to AIM-2000 or AIM-9X and still have a large stockpile of AIM-9

 

post-15260-0-32233100-1374536447.jpg

  • Like 1
Posted

Pssh, these have been in Battlefield 3 for like, two years already. BAE needs to get it together.

 

 

Well Battlefield 3 is always the first for realistic innovation

 

 

 

 
  • Like 1
Posted

an other option would be the laser guided AIM-9 , intended for all the users of AIM-9 that have now switched to AIM-2000 or AIM-9X and still have a large stockpile of AIM-9attachicon.gifaim-9l laser.jpg

Is that a A-G weapon? With what warhead?

Posted

Diehl Defence says it has started development work on an air-to-surface variant of the Raytheon AIM-9L air-to-air missile, which it believes could "contribute effectively to the multi-role capability of theEurofighter" for the German air force.

On show for the first time at ILA, the purpose of the laser-guided Sidewinder, or "LaGS", is to engage "lightly armoured surface targets in the air-to-surface, close air support and urban close air support roles", the German guided weapons specialist says.

By replacing the missile's infrared seeker with a semi-active laser, the design does not affect the AIM-9's total weight or centre of gravity, so no changes to its aircraft interfaces or rail launcher are required, removing the need for a customer to "shoulder considerable expenses for re-integration", it says. "The planned modification of the available guided missile will generate a new qualified product in the shortest possible time."

 

 

http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/ila-diehl-lags-ahead-with-eurofighter-offer-376236/

Posted

Is that a A-G weapon? With what warhead?

 

i think MigBuster just mention it all

 

the warhead would be the same as far as i know and i read that it is not only the explosive charge but the the high impact speed from mach2+ that would make the weapon an ideal choice

 

LaGS.pdf

Posted

Pretty interesting product, is a kind of poor man Maverick isn't it? Of course will not kill a T-72 (or maybe yes), but is a interesting product. And can we replicate the guidance and performance on SF?

Posted

Pretty interesting product, is a kind of poor man Maverick isn't it? Of course will not kill a T-72 (or maybe yes), but is a interesting product. And can we replicate the guidance and performance on SF?

 

i think so

Posted

Maverick, no. The warhead wouldn't be good enough for that. Perhaps a Hellfire, again there are better warheads in there but the 9's got extra power.

 

yes i think the small warhead plus the high impact speed and the reduced collateral damage makes the weapon so interesting

Posted

yes i think the small warhead plus the high impact speed and the reduced collateral damage makes the weapon so interesting

+1

 

you know what comes next? ripple salvos of those Ace Combat style...

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below.
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue..