Guardian

The  is a weapon block in SimplePlanes.

Summary
The Guardian is the 2nd air-to-air missile in Simpleplanes. Although the same in function as the Interceptor missile, the Guardian has a larger targeting radius and takes a shorter time to get a lock. Unfortunately, however, the Guardian does not have a "fire-and-forget" feature, so your airplane must maintain lock for the missile to have a chance of hitting its target. Additionally, the Guardian has a shorter range than the Interceptor, at only 5 miles.

Tactics in Battle
Guardian missiles, with their quick lock characteristics, make them suitable for close-range dogfights. They have a minimum range of 0.1 miles; within gun range. Not only that, but you can perform what's called a double-lock. When the opponent manages to break lock and dodge the missile, one can simply re-lock the target and the missile in the air will track it again. They are a good complement to Interceptors. It is best to have both so you have a back-up for when you are close up.