High-side Attack with AIM-9B -- Underside Attack with AIM-9B
Six-O’clock Attack
In a six-o’clock attack, IR tone contrast occurs at greater ranges because the horizon does not reflect as much background IR radiation. Since we are at 0° angle-off, there will be no G or lambda limitation, therefore we can fire Sidewinder from any range between maximum and minimum. In view of these facts, the six-o’clock attack is the best so far, because AIM-9B is not forced to operate near its limiting parameters. In addition because of our position in relation to the target, we achieve an element of surprise.
High-side Attack with AIM-9B -- Underside Attack with AIM-9B