Oh, yeah that makes sense. For some reason I was thinking more off-bore= better maneuverability off bore, which has no correlation. r-73e has only ±45 degrees off bore before launch, and can lock up to ±75 degrees after launch, so aam3 is likely better if it’s 3x the 9l which if I remember right is 30 degrees? I forgot tho for the 9l
The Aim-9L has a guaranteed engagement zone of 20 degrees, although yeah it can hit stuff farther off bore, as it’s seeker gimbal is 40 degrees before lock.
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