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Second generation
Second generation missiles utilized more effective seekers that improved the field of view to 45 degrees."
Y con respecto a que es un cuarta generación, pongo esto al respecto:
"Fourth generation
The
Vympel R-73 (
AA-11 Archer) entered service in 1985 and marked a new generation of dogfight missile. These missiles employed more advanced seeker technologies such as
focal plane arrays that improved resistance to
infrared countermeasures(IRCM) such as flares and increased off-bore sight capability to in excess of 60 degrees, i.e. a
120 degree field of view.
To take advantage of the increased field-of-view that now exceeded the capabilities of most aircraft radars also meant that helmet mounted sights gained popularity.
[5] Many newer missiles include what is known as “look-down-shoot-down” capability, as they could be fired onto low flying planes that would formerly be lost in ground clutter.
These missiles are also much more agile, some by employing
thrust vectoring (typically
gimballed thrust)."
120º de visión, no 90 . . . . . .
Y mirá la fuente:
http://www.ausairpower.net/TE-Gen-4-AAM-97.html
) meu abraço fraterno e desejo de que sejam tenazes e inteligentes nas discussões. É certo que nos veremos em outros lugares (DB! winkk ) e espero que apareçam mais por lá pois fazem sempre falta.
