Air to air weapons

Air to Air weapons are weapons used in aerial combat, such as Air to Air missiles (AAM), or guns.

Missiles
Air to Air Missiles are missiles that can lock on to enemy planes like Inferno And Guardian. Like all weapons, they have their pros and cons.The plane builder has to decide on whether or not to arm their plane with them based on their intended mission.

Uses
They are very useful in dogfights but takes time to to lock on to a target. They are best used at longer ranges.

Types
There are two types of Air to Air missiles: Fire and Forget, and non-Fire and Forget.

Fire and Forget Fire and Forget missiles can be fired once locked and will actively pursue its target until it is destroyed or out of range.

Non Fire and Forget The only non-Fire and Forget is the guardian. This requires a lock its whole flight, until it hits its target or the target goes out of range.

Guns
Guns like the Wing Gun and Minigun fire bullets at targets In cockpit view, they fire bullets towards the gun reticle. Wing Gun fire continuously, while Minigun must pause briefly every three seconds. All guns have unlimited ammunition.

Uses
Guns are used when their high rate of fire and unlimited ammunition is needed.