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! colspan="2" | Missile characteristics | ! colspan="2" | Missile characteristics | ||
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| − | | ''' | + | | '''Calibre''' || 127 mm |
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| − | | ''' | + | | '''Mass''' || 18 kg |
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| − | | ''' | + | | '''Guidance''' || Semi-automatic (SACLOS) |
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| − | | ''' | + | | '''Maximum speed''' || 299 m/s |
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| − | | ''' | + | | '''Missile guidance time''' || 17 secs |
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| − | | ''' | + | | '''Firing range''' || 3 km |
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| − | + | | '''Explosive mass''' || 3.75 kg TNTeq | |
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| − | | '''Explosive mass''' || 3. | ||
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| '''Fuze delay''' || 0.05 m | | '''Fuze delay''' || 0.05 m | ||
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| − | | '''Fuze | + | | '''Fuze sensitivity''' || 0.1 mm |
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| − | | '''Armour penetration''' || | + | | '''Armour penetration''' || 430 mm |
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Revision as of 17:37, 1 February 2023
Contents
Description
The BGM-71B TOW is an American SACLOS-guided anti-tank missile. It was introduced in Update 1.73 "Vive la France".
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
General info
| Missile characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Calibre | 127 mm |
| Mass | 18 kg |
| Guidance | Semi-automatic (SACLOS) |
| Maximum speed | 299 m/s |
| Missile guidance time | 17 secs |
| Firing range | 3 km |
| Explosive mass | 3.75 kg TNTeq |
| Fuze delay | 0.05 m |
| Fuze sensitivity | 0.1 mm |
| Armour penetration | 430 mm |
Effective damage
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Comparison with analogues
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Usage in battles
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Pros and cons
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History
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Media
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See also
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