Muradk
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Thats really a good development that PAF is considering new WVR missiles. Here it would be worthwhile to discuss various AAMs and their performance, characteristics etc irrespective of the political problems in their acquisition.
I would stress the countermeasures, wide engagement envelope and guidance algorithms as the most important aspects. Now almost every fighter is equipped with flares and other countermeasures. Dual-band IR seeker can offer an advantage. Another advantage is the Imaging Infra Red seeker as compared to earlier non-imaging ones. Are dual-band+Imaging IR features being used combined??
What is the advantage of a missile that can pull 50g and other that can pull 30g. Some use TVC and others dont. Some can be launched at high off-boresight angles than others. Some can be easily integrated with Helmet-mounted sights as compared to others. Range is still another question.....so its a complete study..
Even a new thread can be opened to discuss the characteristics of heat-seeking air to air missiles. It would be an occasion to learn too.
Excellent point Please why dont you open a thread and start I dont think we have anyone qualified as you on any defence forum in Missile tec , As a fighter pilot I know how to use them but you know the inner workings and Yar do a favour dont use Abbrivations most non-military members have a hard time getting them like TVC, RWR ,etc etc .