The L model was the first Sidewinder with the ability to attack ... its ability to locate and lock on a target and decrease the missile's chances for detection. Deliveries began in 1983.

Florida — The 43rd Fighter Squadron tested its combat capabilities this week during a live-fire exercise where five F-22 Raptor aircraft launched five AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles out of Eglin Air ...

Its current model - FA-50 Block 10 has limitations ... from planes that are capable of carrying American AIM-9 Sidewinder ...

Service: USMC Armament: 20 mm M197 Gatling cannon; Hydra 70 rockets; 5 in Zuni rockets; TOW missiles; AGM-114 Hellfire; AIM-9 Sidewinder. Speed: 170 knots Range: 58 nm Propulsion: 2x GE T700-GE ...