Some AIM-54C (ECCM/sealed is the same missile) were retrofitted to the C+ standard
C+ (High power) was its own standard that was improved over the C (ECCM/sealed) and it was also independently produced before the C (ECCM) even entered service.
C+ was fitted with a modified AMRAAM antenna along with dramatically improved electronics
Yeah, this is some of that additional info. The nomenclature is just kinda weird i find. I think its cuz the C+ is both used for the high powered phoenix (D?) and the final product retrofit to the ECCM/Sealed variant?
Improved seeker (solid state, said to be better in beam among other things), internal cooling system, heaters installed, reduced smoke motor, slightly increased range and top speed (mach 5+ capable)
Mythics forecast source is wildly inaccurate and most discussion of AIM-54C is not factual as that missile is still classified. Information for XAIM-54 / X-AAM N-11 indicates most performance metrics for AIM-54A are severely understated.
I don’t think that source’s designations are accurate. As far as I can tell, the basic C had the ECCM improvements and was sealed. There was a lot of name shifting but I am fairly confident there was no AIM-54C (No ECCM, unsealed)
Yes but SD-10B/C/D where all rolled into the PL-15 program according to leaks back in 2015 so all modern references to 10B are a Pakistani designation of PL-15E.
SD-10B in its PL-12 form is rumoured to possibly be rolled into LD-10 to create PL-12A although there’s no concrete evidence.
Some great English sources are on Pakistani defense forum and Sinodefense forum.
Modern Chinese missiles are a confusing mess due to a strong media blackout on guided munitions unless the info comes from the manufacturer itself or the military save for a few leaks.
interesting hearing them talk about the AIM-54 recommended ranges by top gun. 30-40mi for long range shots to try to hit them before they notice they are even being targeted, sub 20 miles was considered a “great shot”.
all SARHs with ETA guidance do that its just because at long distances they restrict their guidance and maintain a constant heading, if you actually look in the code there is no loft code present
