I have heard things about AIM-9Ps being used by US jets as well. Especially if run low on more modern stuff. I’d like to hear more about this is anyone has info on it
Note, I’ve seen stuff about “base model” AIM-9P being like a 1978 missile. AIM-9P-4 and AIM-9P-5s I have no clue about their years.
Plus I’d like to see AIM-9Ps as a side-grade option for stuff like AIM-9Js for the F-16A block 10 if it’s real.
Not to mention on other U.S top tier stuff as again an arguably worse and very optional “side-grade” (non-mod thing) for F-15s and U.S F/A-18s.
I have also seen stuff about AIM-9P-4s having all-aspect capabilities like the 9L. Along with AIM-P-5s having 9M IRCCM and all aspect capabilities.
I mainly want more info on this but if it IS true i’d like to see AIM-9Ps in the US aircraft have them as options for historical reasons