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RBS-27 Falcon

36.5k DeathStalker627  4.7 years ago
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This missile specially made for @otayahiromo8211 & his Draken.

Installing this missile on a pylon helps better

History :

The Hughes AIM-4 Falcon was the first operational guided air-to-air missile of the United States Air Force. Development began in 1946; the weapon was first tested in 1949. The missile entered service with the USAF in 1956.

Produced in both heat-seeking and radar-guided versions, the missile served during the Vietnam War with USAF McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II units. Designed to shoot down slow bombers with limited maneuverability, it was ineffective against maneuverable fighters over Vietnam. Lacking proximity fusing, the missile would only detonate if a direct hit was scored. Only five kills were recorded.

With the AIM-4's poor kill record rendering the F-4 ineffective at air-to-air combat, the fighters were modified to carry the USN-designed AIM-9 Sidewinder missile instead, which was already carried on USN and USMC F-4 Phantom II and F-8 Crusader jet fighters. The Sidewinder was much more effective and continues to serve the armed forces of the United States and numerous allied nations to this day.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 1.9ft (0.6m)
  • Length 11.6ft (3.5m)
  • Height 2.1ft (0.6m)
  • Empty Weight 110lbs (50kg)
  • Loaded Weight 110lbs (50kg)

Performance

  • Wing Loading N/A
  • Wing Area 0.0ft2 (0.0m2)
  • Drag Points 184

Parts

  • Number of Parts 1
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 62
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    Yeah,AIM-4 falcon adapted by many other countries too @WarHawk95

    4.7 years ago
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    34.9k WarHawk95

    You can also say that the Hughes weapons system was adopted by the Swedish air Force, contrary to other NATO countries....

    4.7 years ago