charlie_c67 Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 So I'm trying to find an appropriate sidewinder for the RAF in the 80's. In the pic below is Revell's AIM-9L/M on the left, Hasegawa's AIM-9D family on the right and an unclear AIM-9 from the Hasegawa F-16 kit. It sort of looks like a combination of the two, so is this just a poor representation of the 9L/M or something else? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 It depends what aircraft it's for. The air defence fleet had AIM 9G Sidewinders originally, then replaced them with AIM 9L during the early to mid 80's. The mud movers continued with 9G's until Op Granby time when 9L's were handed out to everyone. The 9G had more swept front fins like the 9D in your photo. The one on the right looks close, but the wing roots look a little bulky where they attach to the rocket motor Regards. Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_c67 Posted July 3, 2015 Author Share Posted July 3, 2015 The one on the right is Hase's 9D from their AAM weapons set. I thought I read somewhere on here that the 9D and 9G had the same outer casing it was the internal gubbins that differed. The problem I have is identifying the middle one. Tip is sort of like the 9D, but has the cranked arrow front wings of the 9L/M! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boman Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Model Companies often get the design of AIM-9's wrong, regardless of scale. Hence I wouldn't put too much emphasis on the kit design. If you want better accuracy, you should try aftermarket. They don't always get it right, but most of the time atleast better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Agree. The -9L looks about fine, but the -9D is not good, the forward winglets are wrong. Eduard has a good range of sidewinder by now, at least -9B, -9D and -9L/M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selwyn Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 (edited) Agree. The -9L looks about fine, but the -9D is not good, the forward winglets are wrong. Eduard has a good range of sidewinder by now, at least -9B, -9D and -9L/M. Airframe wise the 9G (and the 9D although the RAF did not use it!)and the 9L/M were visually identical, apart from the canard fins which on the 9G were triangular in shape. the 9L/M had a double angle leading edge. This double angle sometimes gets confused with the 9P/N missile which has canards that are triangular but have what appears to be a square bit added to the canard tip. this link gives quite a good representation, scroll down to the self defence missile section. http://www.blackburn-buccaneer.co.uk/pages1_files/self-defence_index.html Also this for the 9P/N (scroll down) http://www.air-and-space.com/20051018%20Edwards.htm Selwyn Edited July 3, 2015 by Selwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Good insight HERE with accurate line drawings for comparison. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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