AIM-54 Phoenix Missile: Long-Range Air-to-Air Weapon

The AIM-54 Phoenix is a long-range air-to-air missile developed by the United States in the 1960s. It was designed to shoot down long-range bombers and other high-value targets from beyond visual range. The missile is guided by an active radar seeker and can be launched from the F-14 Tomcat fighter aircraft. The AIM-54 has a range of over 100 miles and can reach speeds of up to Mach 5. It is a large missile, measuring over 13 feet in length and weighing over 1,000 pounds. The AIM-54 was used by the US Navy during the Gulf War and was retired from service in 2004.