[GEN 2] AIM-3C Shard Air Interception Missile

Credits!

Credit goes to Alpha Space Technologies for the missile airframe and design, Triton Aerospace for the missile guidance code, and RoKuGou Systems for the F-4C Cyber MLU (EQR3) test subject.

When you want more of this weapon, always save to subassemblies and drag from there; DO NOT DUPLICATE.

This weapon is compatible with all Alpha Space Technology developed aircraft with 2nd gen Fire Control System. Just select a target on the jet, and deploy ordinance via Activation group powered Fire Control System on board said jet (FCS instructions sold on separate aircraft). The AIM-3C will automatically fly towards to target and detonate upon impact, if within physics range.

Description!

The AIM-3C is the newest installation (as of 11/14/2025) in the Shard Air Interception Missile series. It is designed to be a direct competitor to the AAM-33A Skybolt, from RoKuGou Systems, as well as a "use-for-all-situations-within-230km" missile, great for the upcoming F-4C Super Peregrine Fighting Falcon. New features from this new variant include continued use of thrust vector control, changes to the motor grain - from impulse to steady (which increases reaction time and off-the-rail maneuverability), as well as increasing space for solid fuel, resulting in MUCH higher delta-v. An issue with AIM-3B, where the missile's separator would overheat and explode at hypersonic speeds, is now fixed with this variant.

Specifications!

Missile Top speed: ~2200 m/s, when launched at 270 m/s, at 3000m. Can be increased with a faster/higher launch.

Mach 1 Rangeband: 2-230km

Max reliable altitude: 15-20km
Max recommended altitude: 15000m

Hit rate: 100% under ideal conditions

Kill rate: 99% (proximity fuse almost always shreds targets, or disables their critical functions)

Insta-kill blast radius: 15m
Effective blast radius: 25m

Recommended Launch Speeds: Mach 0.3 and faster; however, note that different speeds change rangebands.