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October 25th 03, 01:27 PM
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"Sujay Vijayendra" wrote in message ... Anyone know why the AIM-54 Phoenix is carried only by the F-14?? Why hasnt the air-force developed a long range air to air missile like the phoenix? As far as I know, the AIM-120 is about the longest range modern missile they have in their arsenal. Because its a honking big , expensive missile designed to kill Soviet bombers at long range. Each one is 13ft long 15inch dia and weighs in at around 1000lbs. The AIM-120 is 12ft long , 7ich dia and weighs only 350 lbs. For a highly agile fighter the extra weight and drag of the AIM-54 is a disadvantage that has to be considered in the balance against it extra range. While I dont have the figure to prove it I'd suggest AIM-54 us somewhat less agile than the smaller missiles too, making it less useful against small manoeveuring targets. Keith 
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