AIR-1 Aphid is an unguided air-to-air rocket developed by Helios Engineering. With a speed of about Mach 3 and a blast radius of 50 meters, it is suitable for engaging subsonic targets at distances of up to 7km

Usage instructions

Select a target and press left Alt (or FireWeapons on mobile). The rocket flies in a mostly straight path but you should aim slightly upwards.

How does it work?

The rocket is not powered or guided by any pre-made missiles
AIR-1 consist of 3 basic parts:
- the flight computer provides location data
- the Boom 25 acts as a warhead, surrounded by 4 independent proximity detonators for maximum reliability
- the turbojet engine accelerates the rocket to about Mach 3

The proximity fuse activates when the rocket is less than 50m from the target and more than 300m from the launch platform.
AIR-1 detonating near an enemy drone:

The drone used as a launch platform is HE-161 LAP-A