Air-to-Air Helicopter

Here is an idea I recently thought of. Now, we all know that many helicopters can now carry IR-guided AAM’s. They also carry cannons and cannon pods to engage air targets with. What about a helicopter either designed or modified with some type or long-range air-to-air radar and radar guided AAM’s such as Sparrow, AMRAAM, Adder, etc. I know this sounds crazy but this could hold some advantages. The radar on the chopper wouldn’t have to look down, as choppers always operate at low altitude. This in turn reduces the chopper’s risk of taking a hit. The chopper could link up to an AWACS aircraft and have a god’s eye view of the air from 500 feet off the ground. These choppers could be based at forward locations and enemy strike aircraft would be able to be knocked out before they get anywhere near friendly forces or installations. I know that there are several disadvantges in this though, so don’t jump down my throat. First of all, the helicopter is moving a a slow speed compared to a jet or even a prop plane. The missile would have less velocity when it leaves the rail. It would also have to climb up to altitude and seeing as the motor on most missiles cuts out after a period of time, the missile could have the possibility of not making it to a target’s altitude. I look at that this way though. Strikers nowadays are most likely going to be opearting at very low-altitudes or medium altitudes where it is still feasible for a missile launched from down low to reach. Also, maybe a special missile could be designed for this helicopter. If you are going to argue that space is a consideration with large missiles like Sparrow or Alamo, what about the Israeli Derby. It has a range greater than that of current AMRAAM versions and it is the size of a Sidewinder roughly. Try not to jump down my throat to bad guys, I am just trying to make an interesting discussion. Comments anyone?