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Were AIM-54s prone to AIM-7-like failures?
I've read here and there that the AIM-54 apparently suffered (although probably to a lesser extent) from the same problems as the AIM-7: Sometimes, the rocket motor wouldn't ignite, and the missile would simply fall off the plane.I've also read about AIM-54s sometimes being unable to track their targets.
The questions:
-Could a Phoenix rocket motor actually fail to ignite, or is this just a rumour?If yes, what was the extent of the problem (preferably in comparison to the AIM-7)?
-Did AIM-54s occasionally fail to initiate target tracking upon launch?Again, could you describe the extent of the problem, should this be true?
Please don't tell me that this is "OPSEC" and stuff, the system's been retired for god's sake, it's almost completely outdated.Not everything's so supersensitive, or capable of destroying the States.
3 Answers
- gunplumber_462Lv 79 years ago
Indeed, "stuff happens". If you'd ever loaded any missiles you'd be surprised that more stuff DIDN'T happen.
Never loaded AIM-54s but I have loaded 7s. These missiles have to be ejected from the aircraft BEFORE the missile motor fire command is sent to the rocket motor. Sometimes the missile just gets away from you. The connection gets broken too soon. Ooops!
- lana_sandsLv 79 years ago
I had not heard of issues with the 54's. However, there are major issues with the AIM-120's. Raytheon has not produced any new missiles in like 2 years. http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htairw/articles/2...
