The AIM-9X and Python 5 are essentially equivalent, and both are very much better than the R-73 (especially if using an HMS).

Wot, no ASRAAM or IRIS-T?

The IRS-T  was developed because Germany found out that the R-73 was in many ways far more capable than

western types, and that is why Germany puled out of the ASRAAM design and went on to develop the IRS-T

Which is a upgraded R-73 and yes better than the R-73, but i think the ASRAMM  was a little disappointing.

 

 manoeuvrablety,  seeker acquisition and tracking are not as good as the IRIS-T.

Uh! I'm with FK on this question. Can you back that up?

Herald

Uh! I'm with FK on this question. Can you back that up?

 

That is what the Germans said

Germany left the ASRAAM project in the early 1990s after experiencing technical and funding issues, and in the spring of 1995 initiated a separate project, the IRIS-T. This decision was motivated by new insights into the performance of the Russian Vympel R-73  missile carried by the MiG-29s which Germany inherited during reunification. Specifically, Germany wanted to redesign the ASRAAM to match or exceed the maneuverability of the Archer which had been seriously underestimated by NATO, while Britain favored a high-speed, low-drag solution with relatively limited maneuverability but significantly extended range compared to the Sidewinder. As the two countries could not come to any agreement on this issue, Germany chose to terminate its involvement in the ASRAAM program and developed the completely new IRIS-T missile .

manoeuvrablety,  seeker acquisition and tracking are not as good as the IRIS-T. Uh! I'm with FK on this question. Can you back that up? Herald   Quote    Reply

usajoe       8/13/2007 5:57:04 PM Uh! I'm with FK on this question. Can you back that up?   That is what the Germans said Germany left the ASRAAM project in the early 1990s after experiencing technical and funding issues, and in the spring of 1995 initiated a separate project, the IRIS-T. This decision was motivated by new insights into the performance of the Russian Vympel R-73  missile carried by the MiG-29s which Germany inherited during reunification. Specifically, Germany wanted to redesign the ASRAAM to match or exceed the maneuverability of the Archer which had been seriously underestimated by NATO, while Britain favored a high-speed, low-drag solution with relatively limited maneuverability but significantly extended range compared to the Sidewinder. As the two countries could not come to any agreement on this issue, Germany chose to terminate its involvement in the ASRAAM program and developed the completely new IRIS-T missile .   Quote    Reply

Look the Luftwaffe look differently at aircombat than the RAF. The Luftwaffe expects knifefighting between individual jousters, the RAF expects a more open interval slash attack, shoot, decoy, and runaway multi-aircraft WVR furball. The RAF chose to develop ASRAAM in that light. NOTHING I've seen indicates to me that the ASRAAM  IR head is inferior in search conic, heat contrast sensitivity or seeing depth as opposed to the IRIS-T IR head. It is true that the ASRAAM gave up some jerk for range but then it had to for the REACH the RAF needed for their own tactics and doctrine. Sounds more like a different design approach as opposed to an inferior A2A missile to me.

 

Herald 

USAJOE

 

It is certainly polite, if not legally required,  to include a hyperlink to a website any time you directly copy text from and use elsewhere. Let me help you out there: 

 

h*tp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASRAAM

 

 

 IMHO, it is a faux pas to pass this information as your own learned opinion.

 

 

I should have known.

 

The poster's language usage changed suddenly and I didn't catch it.

 

Must be tired.

 

Herald

 

 

My bad I forgot to put the link.