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The aircraft's record for the longest air-to-air intercept using an AMRAAM (Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile) radar-guided missile used for both air-to-air and surface-to-air combat demonstrates extended time-of-flight and enhanced lethality for fifth-generation fighters.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Explain the significance of extended-range air-to-air missile capabilities for fifth-generation fighter aircraft.
  • Assess how the AMRAAM F3R program enhances potential USAF air superiority in contested battlespaces.
  • Understand the operational and strategic implications of advanced missile tests for air combat readiness.
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