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F-22's AMRAAM launch envelope

Dear all,

I am looking for concrete proofs against an absurd claim in another discussion board that the F-22 can only launch AMRAAMs in stable, level flight.

The perpetuator of this ridiculous claim insists that the F-22 cannot fire AMRAAM in dive, turn, or steep climb.

Against this, I found two pieces so far.

Page 253, FY2003 Annual Report to Director, Operational Test and Evaluation

“Safe separation unguided missile launches have been conducted at high angles of attack, under supersonic conditions, and at high roll rates. Guided missile launches, essential to validate the F/A-22’s combat capability, are continuing in accordance with DOT&E-approved operational scenarios.”

and

http://www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=406&gTable=Paper&gID=23344

Validation of Weapon Separation Predictions Using F/A-22 Flight Test Results
W. Baker, S. Keen and C. Morgret, Aerospace Testing Alliance, Arnold AFB, TN
AIAA-2004-6803
USAF Developmental Test and Evaluation Summit, Woodland Hills, California, Nov. 16-18, 2004

It costs 25 USD to read the full article but some googling returned the following line in the article.

“The F/A-22 has a unique requirement to launch AMRAAM missiles at high aircraft roll rates.”

I would greatly appreciate if anyone could provide more proofs.

Thanks in advance,
Sunho

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