AIM-120 AMRAAM What is it? The NATO standard medium-range air-to-air missile.
Its Counterparts in the World
| Missile | Manufacturer / Country | Range | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIM-120D | Raytheon — 🇺🇸 | ≈160 km | Active radar |
| GÖKDOĞAN | TÜBİTAK SAGE — 🇹🇷 | ≈65 km | Active radar |
| MICA NG | MBDA — 🇫🇷 | ≈80 km | RF/IR |
| Meteor | MBDA — 🇪🇺 | ≈200 km | Ramjet+AR |
| R-77 / RVV-AE | Vympel — 🇷🇺 | ≈110 km | Active radar |
| PL-15 | CAIG — 🇨🇳 | ≈200 km | AESA active |
| Derby ER | Rafael — 🇮🇱 | ≈100 km | Active radar |
| AAM-4 | Mitsubishi — 🇯🇵 | ≈100 km | Active radar |
The 30+ year success of the AMRAAM is proof of how the U.S. has established an industrial standard in radar and missile technology. The Turkish Gökdoğan is on track to match the AMRAAM in range — this is the most critical capability of the Turkish defense industry. An air force without air-to-air missiles is a paper tiger.
SourcesWikipedia · Raytheon (RTX)
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