AIM-54 Series (Phoenix) Missile

 The Phoenix Missile AIM-54 is a long range, air-to-air guided missile that is capable of using active, semiactive, and passive homing capabilities.

Current models include AIM-54A, AIM-54C, and AIM-54C ECCM (Electronic Protection).

Phoenix is used as a long-range, air-intercept missile launched from the F-14 (Tomcat) aircraft.

A maximum of six (6) AIM-54 Phoenix missiles can be launched from a single aircraft, with simultaneous guidance against widely separated targets.

In addition, the missile has dog fight, electronic protection package (ECCM), and anti cruise missile capabilities.

• Description
• Length is 156 inches, with a diameter of 15 inches
• Weighs approximately 1,020 pounds
• The AIM-54 is issued to the fleet as an ALL-UP-ROUND (AUR).

Consists of four major components: guidance, armament, propulsion, control.