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From: Scott.Johnson@p0.f7.n391.z8.fidonet.org (Scott Johnson)
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Subject: AIM-9 L/M
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Date: 5 Jul 90 02:06:30 GMT
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From: Scott.Johnson@p0.f7.n391.z8.fidonet.org (Scott Johnson)

        The AIM-9M is a compainnion to the -9L, but weighs 6kg more 
because of an improved seeker head with better IR 
counter-countermeasures and lock-on capability. . Interestingly, 
other modern Sidewinders are rebuilt older models, the AIM-99N being 
the -9B/E upgraded to the -9J standard, and the AIM-9P comprising 
-9B/E/J and new-build missles to the approximate standard of the 
-9J/L series with smokeless propellant.
        According to The Encyclopedia of World Airpower, the F-18 is 
cleared to carry the AIM-120. But, owing tto the types recent 
developemental problems,  the Hornet has yet to carry them 
operationally.
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