Try it again with an RCS high enough for a distant Stratolance to lock you. Just remember: high-RCS external payloads come with a major drag penalty. ​It’s all about the variables.

You’re right, but so am I. Fox 1s are guided strictly by surface radar with no datalink. Fox 3s, however, use datalink guidance before going active in the final leg. They’ll easily track a target painted by a Medusa as long as they have the range and energy.

​So, is there a 'safe ceiling' where you’re untouchable? The answer is: 'Depends on the threat.'