Name	AIM-120 AMRAAM (Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile)
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Country of origin	USA (Raytheon)
Type	Short range air-to-air missile
Varients	AIM-120A AIM-120B AIM-120C-3/4/5/6/7/8 AIM-120D AMRAAM-ER
Range	105-120 km (AIM-120C-5/6/7) 160-180 km (AIM-120C-8/AIM-120D)
Max altitude	Not known
Length	3.65 m (AIM-120C-5/6/7)
Diameter	178 mm
Fin span	534 mm (AIM-120A/AIM-120B) 484 mm (AIM-120C/AIM-120D)
Mass	158 kg (AIM-120A/B/C/C-4) 161.5 kg (AIM-120C5/6/7) 162 kg (AIM-120D)
Flight Duration	Not known
Warhead	20 kg, Blast Fragmentation; high explosive
Detonation Mechanism	FZU-49 proximity fuse and an impact fuse
Warhead yield	Not known
Max Speed	Mach 4+
Propulsion	Solid fuel
Engine	Solid rocket motor
Guidance	Inertial guidance, terminal active radar homing, optional mid-course update datalink
Launch platform	Lockheed Martin F-22 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet Eurofighter Typhoon JAS-39 Gripen Tornado Harrier
Service period	1991-Present
Description	The AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile, or AMRAAM, is a cornerstone of modern aerial warfare, and the A/B/C/D variants represent key evolutionary steps in its development. Initially, the AIM-120A set the standard as a long-range, all-weather, air-to-air weapon, replacing the AIM-7 Sparrow. The AIM-120B introduced improved electronic components and software, enhancing its reliability and performance against countermeasures. Next came the AIM-120C, a significant step forward. It featured reduced-size fins, allowing for internal carriage in aircraft like the F-22 Raptor and improving aerodynamic performance. The AIM-120C also incorporated further upgrades in guidance and electronic warfare capabilities. Building upon this, the AIM-120D represents the pinnacle of the early AMRAAM family. It boasts increased range and an improved two-way data link, enhancing its ability to engage maneuvering and distant targets. The AIM-120D also benefits from enhanced GPS-aided inertial navigation, improving accuracy and resistance to jamming. Across these variants, the core principle remains: a highly capable, medium-to-long range air-to-air missile ensuring air superiority for its operators. Each iteration refined guidance, range, and counter-countermeasure capabilities, solidifying the AMRAAM 120 family’s position as a leading air combat weapon system in global arsenals. These advancements reflect a continuous pursuit of improved performance and adaptability in the face of evolving aerial threats and technological advancements in air warfare
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