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Glossary Term: AAM

Aim-9 Sidewinder

A short-range air-to-air missile (AAM) developed by the United States. It is designed to be fired from fighter aircraft and is capable of engaging targets at ranges of up to 15 miles.

Aim-54 Phoenix

A long-range air-to-air missile (AAM) developed by the United States. It is designed to be fired from fighter aircraft and is capable of engaging targets at ranges of up to 100 miles.

Aim-9x Sidewinder

An advanced variant of the AIM-9 Sidewinder, the AIM-9X Sidewinder is a short-range air-to-air missile (AAM) developed by the United States. It is designed to be fired from fighter aircraft and is capable of engaging targets at ranges of up to 15 miles.

Aim-54c Phoenix

An advanced variant of the AIM-54 Phoenix, the AIM-54C Phoenix is a long-range air-to-air missile (AAM) developed by the United States. It is designed to be fired from fighter aircraft and is capable of engaging targets at ranges of up to 100 miles.