HOT-K3S
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Description
The HOT-K3S is a German laser-guided anti-tank guided missile.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
General info
| Missile characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Calibre | 136 mm |
| Mass | 23 kg |
| Guidance | Semi-Automatic (SACLOS) |
| Maximum speed | 250 m/s |
| Firing Range | 4 km |
| Missile guidance time | 20 secs |
| Explosive | 3.8 kg TNTeq |
| Fuze sensitivity | 0.1 mm |
| Armour penetration | 700 mm |
Effective damage
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Comparison with analogues
- The SS.11 has a larger explosive mass but less penetration.
- The 9M113 Konkurs has a larger explosive mass, but lesser range and penetration.
- The BGM-71C I-TOW has the same range with less penetration.
Usage in battles
The HOT-K3S ATGM is great for use against vehicles that are hard to penetrate with conventional shells: T-55A, T95E1, and Chieftain Mk 3 for example.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Wire-guided allowing easy aiming
- Great penetration compared to alternatives at similar BRs
Cons:
- Hard to aim at range
- Lose control if line of sight is blocked
- Defeated by ERA protection
History
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Media
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See also
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- references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.
- HOT-1 and HOT-2 - Preceding missiles
- BGM-71B TOW
External links
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