Originally Posted by stordito
in current jet fighter you can lock anywhere, almost 360* thanks to the HUD in your helmet.
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Assuming we're talking about the JHMCS, about 180 degrees. The seekers in the AIM-9X will only do about 90 degrees off boresight. If they're behind you, you're not firing missiles at them. If you're thinking of the Hornet sequence from BF3, let's just say that Dice was a teensy bit generous.
