AIM-260 missiles will knock down the planes of the Russian Federation: details of secret development appeared

Lockheed Martin develops AIM-260 from 2021 and plans to launch their production in a few years. The US Air Force is going to get a new type of air-air-air missile that will be used for drone attacks, The Drive writes. AIM-260 missiles are designed to destroy the enemy fighters and other purposes. This secret development, which has become known to journalists, is an extension of the AIM-120 AMRAAM missile line, which is the main means of destroying air goals over long distances.

However, AIM-120 missiles have a number of disadvantages, such as limited fuel supply, vulnerability for obstacles and intercepting, as well as low efficiency against maneuverable goals. The AIM-260 missiles should eliminate these shortcomings and provide air advantage over potential rivals such as China and Russia. These ammunition has a more compact size and weight that allows them to be placed inside the fuselage of the aircraft or UAV, improving aerodynamics and secrecy.

In addition, AIM-260 missiles have a more powerful engine and a more sophisticated guide system, which increases flight range and accuracy. The new development will allow drones to fight any aircraft opponents without inferior to the combat characteristics of the pilot aircraft. AIM-260 can even be installed on helicopters and attack both ground and marine targets. One of the main functions is the possibility of self -destruction so that the ammunition does not fall into the hands of the enemy.