AIM 9L Sidewinder Air to Air Missile
| Type | Air to Air Missile |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Development Year | 1969 |
| Deployment Year | 1976 |
| Deployment Countries | Widespread deployment including Australia |
| Range | 18.5 km |
| Guidance | Infrared |
| Warhead | 9.4 kg High Explosive |
| Length | 2.8 m |
| Weight | 86 kg |
| Notes | The AIM 9L is one of the most famous of all the
Sidewinder Variants. The British used it to very good effect in the Falklands war of 1982. |
