Sidewinder missile

The Sidewinder missile is a heat-seeking air-to-air weapon used by military aircraft. It detects and homes in on the infrared (heat) emitted by an enemy aircraft’s engines, allowing it to target and hit quickly and accurately. Once launched, it guides itself toward the heat source, making it effective against fast-moving, high-altitude targets. The Sidewinder’s simplicity and reliability have made it a widely used and trusted missile since its introduction in the 1950s. It’s designed to improve aerial combat efficiency by providing pilots with a powerful, autonomous weapon that can operate in various conditions.