The AIM-7 Sparrow (AIM standing for Air Intercept Missile) is a medium-range, semi-active radar-guided air-to-air missile developed by the United States. It is designed for beyond-visual-range (BVR) engagements, requiring the launch aircraft to maintain radar lock on the target until impact. In the mid-1960s, the most common variant is the improved AIM-7E, which features a solid rocket motor, an effective range of approximately 50km and a continuous-rod warhead. However, during the Vietnam War American pilots have found no fondness for the Sparrow; recurrent technical issues, strict rules of engagement and the hot, humid climate have made
AIM-7 Sparrow
Air-to-Air Missile
Abilities
Common Attributes - Mechanical
Smart Munition
The Cold War introduced a number of weapon systems designed to strike out at specific targets, either using their own sensors or through a data link.
EFFECT:
This munition cannot be mounted on a vehicle without a modern Fire Control System (FCS) to guide it. Typically, the presence of such a system is hinted at in the vehicle's description. However, the most surefire way of knowing is through the Electronics Technology đ tag and/or the presence of either an Airborne Radar or a Surface Radar with (Missile Guidance) in its inventory description.
SARH
Semi Active Radar Homing (SARH) missiles lock onto targets which have been illuminated by radar.
EFFECT:
This munition can intercept vehicles which are being illuminated by radar.
It may be fooled by chaff.
Continuous Rod Warhead
This munition's warhead contains a tightly packed bundle of metal rods which, when detonated, expand outwards at high speeds, cutting apart the target.
EFFECT:
This munition always possesses the Non-Fragmenting (NF) damage modifier.
It gains +2 Damage Rolls (1d6 -> 3d6) against any Aerial Vehicle đŠī¸.