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Cold War Intercept
| Post-War Discuss Cold War Intercept in the Other Eras forums; Here is some info on the Phoenix AIM-54C.
Range In excess of 100 nautical miles (115 statute miles, 184 km)
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Pacific Historian
Here is some info on the Phoenix AIM-54C.
Range In excess of 100 nautical miles (115 statute miles, 184 km)
Speed In excess of 3,000 mph (4,800 kmph)
Guidance System Semi-active and active radar homing
Warheads Proximity fuse, high explosive
Warhead Weight 135 pounds (60.75 kg)
The speed is quite impressive. Almost Mach 5
"Pilot to copilot..... what are those mountain goats doing up here in the clouds?"
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