AIM-9 Sidewinder 1970. These were followed from the mid-seventies by the AIM-9L/P which was a substantial improvement on the early versions, particularly with an improved SR-116 reduced-smoke rocket motor. The third generation of the missile (AIM-9L/M) are all-aspect missile which share little in common with the earlier missiles. The name "Sidewinder" was selected in 1950 and is the common name of "Crotalus cerastes", a venomous rattlesnake, which uses infrared sensory organs to hunt warm-blooded prey. Originally called the Sidewinder 1, the first live firing was on 3 September 1952. The missile intercepted a drone for the first time on the 11 September
Sidewinder (video game) Sidewinder (video game) Sidewinder (), is a 1989 action arcade game developed by Joy Van and published in Australia by HES Interactive and in Brazil by Milmar. It was later published in the U.S. as Mission Cobra by Bunch Games. As commander of a fast and powerful helicopter, you must fight your way through waves of enemy aircraft and destroy their commander. The game can be played by a single player, or by two players co-operatively. Your life consists of an "Exx" counter. You begin with 66 and this is not only health but also fuel. This will be drained