Schoeler 0 Posted July 21, 2003 The problem with the Phoenix is that the damned missiles are so old, the solid rocket propellant has degraded. This means that if the missile even works, the range is severely curtailed. I have an inside source on this as Raytheon is here in my hometown of Tucson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theavonlady 1 Posted July 21, 2003 The problem with the Phoenix is that the damned missiles are so old, the solid rocket propellant has degraded. Â This means that if the missile even works, the range is severely curtailed. Â I have an inside source on this as Raytheon is here in my hometown of Tucson. /avon pictures black van outside schoeler's house with 2 men in dark glasses approaching the front door Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supah 0 Posted July 21, 2003 The problem with the Phoenix is that the damned missiles are so old, the solid rocket propellant has degraded. Â This means that if the missile even works, the range is severely curtailed. Â I have an inside source on this as Raytheon is here in my hometown of Tucson. Also have heard that as it has been designed for use against russian bombers threatening US carriers it will be allot less succesfull against fighters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badgerboy 0 Posted July 21, 2003 @ July 21 2003,04:54)]All about the AIM-54 Pheonix. Nothing like simultaneous engagement of 6 targets from 100 miles off. You can have all the Archers in the world and it won't matter if you never get inside of 30 miles of your enemy The only way a AIM-54 could hit a target at 100nm was if the bandit was slow, low, and not attempting any manouvers. To engage a fighter sized target, the realistic engagement range would be more like 40nm. (And as the F14 is getting phased out, the Phoenix won't be around much longer) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schoeler 0 Posted July 21, 2003 The U.S. needs to go ahead and develop the ALRAAM project to replace the F-14/Phoenix team with the F/A-18F/ALRAAM team for a modern American interceptor capability. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tex -USMC- 0 Posted July 21, 2003 yup, all good points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FSPilot 0 Posted July 21, 2003 On a related note... I just hope I never have a close encounter with an AA missile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FSPilot 0 Posted July 21, 2003 Thanks. Better start wearing a helmet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tex -USMC- 0 Posted July 21, 2003 Thanks. Â Better start wearing a helmet. Ever seen a prairie dog when it sees a red tail hawk's shadow? that's me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
