@l3crusader:
It is possible that the drag wast properly done for the 7M (a bit too low) and a bit too high for the 54. I’ll take a look when I get the chance.
That being said, you diagram isnt that helpful to determine actual launch range, or if the launch was made with a loft or not.
AIM-7M performance is good. At very high alt the launch rage was 75 km but impact point was only at about 40km from my F-14.
On diagram the AC icons shows the moment of launch and the hits are also displayed. Here is the descr. of this tottally unique event, this was the only 6x target test with AIM-54.
http://www.navair.navy.mil/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.PrintNewsStory&id=2943
November 21 – First Phoenix proves effectiveness in full-arsenal testing on an F-14 operating over the Pacific Missile Sea Test Range. The F-14 fired six Phoenix missiles over a 38-second period and guided them simultaneously at six separate targets 50 miles away, obtaining four direct hits. Flown by CDR John R. “Smoke” Wilson and LCDR Jack Hauver, the Tomcat was flying at speed of M0.78 and an altitude of 24,800 ft - while the target drones were flying at speeds of M0.6 to M1.1. This was the only time six Phoenix were launched by a single aircraft.
1973
June – Hughes completed their testing program with a world record-setting performance; launched from an F-14A over
Pt. Mugu, a Phoenix missile was launched against a BQM-34E Firebee drone at a distance of 110 nautical miles.
This shows the max. range of drone of 6x launch testi is possible and has been done.
AIM-54 always do lofting because of its drag and single “stage” engine.