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Because AIM-9X probably has better maneuverability, shorter lock-on range and better off-bore sight capability. In fast closing short range engagement, AIM-9X probably gives better chance. Also, AMRAAM is likely to be substantially more expensive than AIM-9X. I've seen some analysis which suggest that despited the claim of "no escape zone", Existing modern radar guided BVR missiles all have rather poor chances at any range for actually hitting modern fighter that knows it is being fired on and executes the correct evasive maneuver. On the other hand IR guided WVR missiles can truly be unescapable for a modern fighter, leading to suggestions of using AMRAAM motor as a first stage for a dual stage MR derivative of AIM-9X.
Because AIM-9X probably has better maneuverability, shorter lock-on range and better off-bore sight capability. In fast closing short range engagement, AIM-9X probably gives better chance. Also, AMRAAM is likely to be substantially more expensive than AIM-9X.
I've seen some analysis which suggest that despited the claim of "no escape zone", Existing modern radar guided BVR missiles all have rather poor chances at any range for actually hitting modern fighter that knows it is being fired on and executes the correct evasive maneuver. On the other hand IR guided WVR missiles can truly be unescapable for a modern fighter, leading to suggestions of using AMRAAM motor as a first stage for a dual stage MR derivative of AIM-9X.
