[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.

This missile has comparable stats to that of the Chinese PL-15 missile in real life.

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.

Known Bugs/Issues!⚠️

• Guidance code is not tuned for close range high altitude targets. The missile will miss if you try to launch it at 10km or closer at high altitude, even at rear aspect.