If a heat-seeking missile loses its lock, it attempts to reacquire the target. If it fails, the missile self-destructs after ...

The AIM-9 Sidewinder is one of the most successful air-to-air missiles in history, serving as a cornerstone of American and ...

Though sidewinders are a rattlesnake species, they are relatively non-threatening to humans. Add to that their mysterious ...

In this video, we introduce the first series on modern air-to-air missiles, beginning with the AMRAAM and Sidewinder. We explore their design, guidance technology, and battlefield roles, setting the ...

The Sidewinder is the most widely used air-to-air missile currently in use by more than 40 nations throughout the world. The AIM-9 is one of the oldest, least expensive and most successful ...

Two AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles were used in the U.S. Air Force takedown of an unidentified object flying in United States airspace on Sunday, with the whereabouts of the first missile unknown.

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Sidewinder snake helps engineers design a better robot [VIDEO] A team led by Georgia Tech researchers tests sidewinder snakes, both real and robotic, to learn how they move on a sandy surface.