What is the Seeker magnification on the M98A2?

• A. 4x
• B. 2x
• C. 9x
• D. 12x

Answer: (C)

Seeker magnification is how large the target appears through the missile’s imaging infrared seeker during acquisition and tracking. For the M98A2, the seeker is set to nine times magnification, which gives enough detail to identify and follow an armored target while still keeping a usable field of view as the target moves. This level of magnification balances resolving target features with maintaining situational awareness, making quick, continuous tracking possible. If the magnification were much lower, you’d lose detail and risk misidentification or losing the target; if it were higher, the field of view would be too narrow, making reacquisition harder in a dynamic environment. So, ninefold magnification is what the M98A2 seeker uses.