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How one missile changed air combat | The AIM-9 Sidewinder

For nearly 70 years, the AIM-9 Sidewinder has been the West’s most iconic air-to-air missile — from its humble 1940s origins at China Lake to its latest AIM-9X incarnation with helmet-cueing and thrust-vectoring agility. This documentary charts its evolution through Cold War dogfights, the Falklands, the Gulf War, and beyond — revealing how a heat-seeking “rattlesnake” changed aerial warfare forever. CONTENTS 00:00 Intro 01:08 Initial Development 02:48 First Combat Employment 03:48 Vietnam and Newer Models 09:43 All-Aspect Variants 14:27 Conclusion Substack detailed essay https://militaryaviationvideos.substa... Members Ad free versions https://peacemaker.fashion/supporters... Support the Channel Join our Members & Merch shop for ad-free early access, exclusive military-themed discounts, and more perks: https://peacemaker.fashion Check out our popular playlist of air campaigns    • Operation OKRA   ____________ Disclaimer ____________ Some original footage and recreated scenes (using simulators like DCS and War Thunder) may not be 100% accurate to the events depicted. They have been used for illustrative and dramatic purposes where archival footage was unavailable or restricted by copyright. We aim to remain as historically accurate as possible given the available resources. Copyright Notice: This video may contain copyrighted material used under the "fair dealing" provisions (ss 40/103C, ss 41/103A, ss 42/103B) of the Australian Copyright Act for purposes of research, study, criticism, review, and news reporting. All copyrights remain with their respective owners. Our videos are created for educational and historical documentation purposes. About Us: We create documentaries, interviews, and video essays focused on Australian and international military aviation history. Our channel explores the stories of military aircraft, fighter pilots, air battles, and the evolution of air power from WWI to today. Subscribe for new aviation history videos every week.