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To: sonofstrangelove
Hmm, I thought Raytheon already demonstrated this technology. IIRC they took an AMRAAM, put a slightly modified Sidewinder (IR) seeker on it, and demonstrated the capability... ???

I would guess the PAC has a longer range, bigger engagement envelope. But it is a big beast too. Wonder if an F-15 could carry more than one or two of them? (and get up to significant altitude and speed). What's the load-out capability of an F-15 with AMRAAMs? Personally, I think I'd like more shots... But that's just me.

10 posted on 04/12/2010 6:58:10 PM PDT by ThunderSleeps (obama out now! I'll keep my money, my guns, and my freedom - you can keep the change.)
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The Patriot would be fitted where the F-15C fuel pylon is located. The plane’s sensors will feed fire-control data to the missile. They are looking to attaching the Patriot for the F-16,F-22,and F-35.


13 posted on 04/12/2010 8:09:07 PM PDT by ErnstStavroBlofeld ("I have learned to use the word "impossible" with the greatest caution."-Dr.Wernher Von Braun)
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