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Just wondered if anyone could identify which model AIM-9 Sidewinder is being carried by this Cougar. It could be the colour or the angle but they don't look like a -9B, something about the nose. I wondered if it was a -9A, but unfortunately a search of google doesn't really help. If anyone knows, as well as if the "black" colouring was used in service, I'd be grateful
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Hi all. I'm on the search for some information regarding the Swedish naming of the AIM-9 Sidewinder, in the Swedish case it's the Rb-24. I've got a photo of a jet armed with a blind round noted as an Rb-24E. Applying the same methodology from the AIM-9B being equivalent to the Rb-24B, I take that the Rb-24E version I'm looking at in the photo is an AIM-9E? Any info from the rocket gurus would be appreciated. Cheers, Mick
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AIM-9B Sidewinder 1:32 Brassin (632-083) Contained within the standard cardboard box Brassin use for their more fragile items, are a set of four AIM-9B Sidewinders. The body and rear fins are moulded in one piece, whilst the front fins are separate, as are the seeker heads and protective “Noddy” caps. There is also a small etched brass fret that contains the rear nozzle ring and a pretty comprehensive decal sheet. Although still attached to their moulding blocks, they are only held to the block by thin webs, therefore easily removed and cleaned up with just a swipe or two of a sanding stick. With the front fins, and etched rocket ring fitted it’s just a matter of painting, adding the supplied decals, and weathering, (although from my experience, they were kept pretty clean, but there are photographs on the internet that show this wasn’t also the case. The “Noddy” caps should then be painted and fitted to the nose of each missile, covering the seeker head, although this is entirely up to the modeller how they should be used. The only fly in the ointment is the lack of Remove Before Flight flags for the caps, which is a shame, but they are readily available elsewhere. Conclusion Although this is an early version of the missile, it was extensively, everywhere from Taiwan Strait Crisis on F-86 Sabres through to the Vietnam war fitted to F-4C/D Phantom II’s, certainly a welcome addition to the 1:32 modellers armory. Review sample courtesy of
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AIM-9J Sidewinder Missiles 1:72 Eduard Brassin The AIM-9J was a replacement for the original AIM-9E and was rushed into serivice in 1972 for the Linebacker campaign. This missile was able to be fired at greater angles than directly behind an aircraft, and up to 7.5G. It introduced the first solid state components and improved actuators capable of delivering greater torque to the canards making it a better dogfighting missile. This set from Eduard in their brassin range contains 4 complete missiles. There is a resin body which contains the rear fins, with the forward fins being supplied in Photo etch. There is also a rear rocket motor part supplied in PE. Nose caps are supplied in resin for all the units if the modeller wants to use. The last item in this package is the inclusion of missile markings on the small decal sheet. Conclusion Quality ordnance can always enhance the look of a model, these AIM-9Js from Eduard are excellent missiles. Recomended. Review samples courtesy of -
AIM-9E Sidewinder Missiles 1:72 Eduard Brassin The AIM-9E was a replacement for the original AIM-9B and entered service in 1967. This missile had larger forward canards and a more aerodynamic seeker head. It also had an improved rocket motor. The missile, still had to be fired at the rear quarter of the target, a drawback of all early IR missiles. This set from Eduard in their brassin range contains 4 complete missiles. There is a resin body which contains the rear fins, with the forward fins being supplied in Photo etch. There is also a rear rocket motor part supplied in PE. Nose caps are cupplied in resin for all the units if the modeller wants to use. The last item in theis package is the inclusion of missile markings on the small decal sheet. Conclusion Quality ordnance can always enhance the look of a model, these AIM-9Es from Eduard are excellent missiles. Recomended. Review samples courtesy of
