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What is the common name for the AGM-84D?

Harpoon. The AGM-84D Harpoon is an all-weather, over-the-horizon, anti-ship missile.

The AIM-120 AMRAAM was fired in Operation Desert Storm.

f. AIM-120 was deployed on some F-15s during Desert Storm, but it was never used in combat. The AMRAAM was not fully deployed until September 1991.

What is a JDAM?

A conventional Mk-8* series bomb with a GPS guidance package. JDAM is currently compatible with the B-1B, B-2A, B-52H, F-15E, F-14A/B/D, F/A-18E/F, F-16C/D and F/A-18C/D. In the future, it may also equip the A-10, F/A-22, F-117, AV-8B, S-3, and the Joint Strike Fighter.

Where did 'Storm Shadow' see its operational debut?

Iraq (Iraqi Freedom/Telic). The RAF Storm Shadow cruise missile saw its first operational deployment in support of Operation Telic, in Iraq.

For what type of mission would HARM missiles be used?

SEAD. The AGM-88 High-speed Anti-Radiation Missile homes in on radar emissions given off by enemy EW and SAM sites.

For what aircraft was the AGM-86 developed?

B-52H Stratofortress. The AGM-86B air-launched cruise missile and AGM-86C conventional air-launched cruise missile were developed to increase the operational options of B-52H bombers.

What is the designation of the fourth generation Sidewinder?

AIM-9X. The AIM-9X is a fourth generation Air-to-Air missile, unlike previous models, it lacks the fins at the front of the missile.

What is special about the British ALARM anti-radiation missile?

Deploys a little parachute to slow descent whilst searching for targets. If the enemy radar post shuts down its radar to avoid the missile from tracking it, ALARM flies to a high altitude before parachuting back to earth slowly whilst searching for the target. The theory is that the enemy radar controller will believe the missile has passed and it is safe to turn radar back on, when in fact the missile is waiting overhead.

Which fixed wing aircraft carries 'Stingray' as its default ASW weapon?

Nimrod. The Stingray torpedo is carried by RAF Nimrod maritime patrol aircraft.

Which of the following is not a difference between the Matra 'Magic' R.550 missile and the AIM-9 Sidewinder?

Smaller diameter. The tail fins of the R.550 are free to rotate around the rocket's nozzle, making spin-stabilization possible. However, it is heavier and larger than the AIM-9.

What does the 'ASR' stand for in the missile abbreviation 'ASRAAM'?

advanced short range. The RAF Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile is a next generation short range IR seeking missile. It can fly as speeds in excess of mach 3.5, faster than AIM-9 Sidewinder.

For which role is the 'Maverick' optimised?

CAS. AGM-65 Maverick is an air-to-ground TV guided missile, designed to counter enemy tank and combat vehicle convoys.

How many CRV-7 rockets are carried in RAF rocket pods?

19. The CRV-7 is an unguided air-to-ground rocket system, with 19 rockets being carried in a stream-lined pod. It is Carried by RAF Harrier and Jaguar aircraft.

Which of these NATO air-to-air missiles has the longest range?

AIM-54. The AIM-54 Phoenix missile has a range in excess of 100 nautical miles, carried exclusively by the F-14 Tomcat. The AIM-120 only has a range of 17.38 nautical miles.

What target would a JP233 be used against?

Runway. the RAF JP233 is an anti-runway weapon that spreads various mines around the area, so any repair attempts are foiled by new explosions.