The AIM-54 Phoenix missile is the U.S. Navy's primary long-range air-to-air fleet defense weapon for the F-14 Tomcat fighter. Steadily infused with the latest technological improvements, the radar-guided missile is one of the world's most advanced tactical weapons. With its on-board terminal active radar, Phoenix is effective against small and large threats from sea level to distances of over 100 nautical miles. Using its Hughes-built AWG-9 fire control system, a single F-14 is capable of firing up to six Phoenix missiles at six separate targets in a single engagement. Phoenix is no longer in production but Hughes continues to perform engineering services and warranty/depot repair support for the missiles in inventory.

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