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I think they refer to the fact that only 4 AIM-120 missiles currently can fit F-35's internal bay. It is promised to be fixed in the future, with 6 missiles be
by riku_iki 9y ago
I think they refer to the fact that only 4 AIM-120 missiles currently can fit F-35's internal bay. It is promised to be fixed in the future, with 6 missiles be places inside.
- LyndsySimon 9y agoMy understanding is that an F-35 carrying AIM-120s (AMRAAMs) is kind of a stopgap measure anyhow. The AMRAAM was designed to be deployed externally on the F-15 and F-16; the next-generation missile will be smaller and designed to be deployed in internal bays, therefore increasing the number that can be carried. My memory said that the new missile was called the "NRAAM" or something similar, but I can't find reference to it anywhere after a brief search. Maybe that idea was scrapped?
- riku_iki 9y agoI never heard about any planned AMRAAM successor.. Also those missiles would have shorter range if being smaller..