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LOSAT

USA

VII Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
10.3	10.3	10.3

Class:

Tank destroyer

ATGM vehicle

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Description

The LOSAT-CCVL is a gift rank VII American tank destroyer with a battle rating of 10.3 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced during Update "Sons of Attila" as a reward for the 2023 Tokushu Heiki event.

General info

Survivability and armour

Armourfront / side / back

Hull38 / 25 / 25

Turret25 / 25 / 25

Crew3 people

Visibility72 %

The most well protected side of the tank is the front, even though it has not much armour since it is based on the CCVL chassis. The biggest weak spot on the tank is the huge turret on top of the chassis holding all the ammunition for the vehicle. Any tank that fires at the turret with its main armament will most certainly completely destroy the LOSAT.

Armour type:

Armour	Front (Slope angle)	Sides	Rear	Roof
Hull	___ mm	___ mm Top ___ mm Bottom	___ mm	___ - ___ mm
Turret	___ - ___ mm Turret front ___ mm Gun mantlet	___ - ___ mm	___ - ___ mm	___ - ___ mm
Cupola	___ mm	___ mm	___ mm	___ mm

Notes:

Mobility

Speedforward / back

AB75 / 16 km/h

RB and SB69 / 15 km/h

Number of gears6 forward

2 back

Weight19.5 t

Engine power

AB1 097 hp

RB and SB575 hp

Power-to-weight ratio

AB56.3 hp/t

RB and SB29.5 hp/t

Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.

Game Mode	Max Speed (km/h)		Weight (tons)	Engine power (horsepower)		Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
Game Mode	Forward	Reverse	Weight (tons)	Stock	Upgraded	Stock	Upgraded
Arcade	75	16	19.5	817	1,097	41.9	56.26
Realistic	69	15	19.5	509	575	26.1	29.49

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference

AB4 497 → 5 774

RB4 864 → 6 245

SB6 367 → 8 175

Total cost of modifications243 900

413 000

Talisman cost2 900

Crew training240 000

Experts830 000

Aces2 100

Research Aces1 140 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

160 / 210 / 250 %

238 / 238 / 238 %

Modifications

Mobility

Protection

Firepower

Tracks Research: 18 000 Cost: 28 000 310
Suspension Research: 15 000 Cost: 23 000 260	Brake System Research: 15 000 Cost: 23 000 260
Filters Research: 33 000 Cost: 51 000 570
Transmission Research: 29 000 Cost: 45 000 500	Engine Research: 29 000 Cost: 45 000 500

Improved Parts

Research:

5 400

Cost:

28 000

310

Improved FPE

Research:

4 500

Cost:

23 000

260

Crew Replenishment

Research:

33 000

Cost:

51 000

570

Horizontal Drive

Research:

18 000

Cost:

28 000

310

Laser rangefinder

Research:

15 000

Cost:

23 000

260

NVD

Research:

29 000

Cost:

45 000

500

Armaments

Laser rangefinder

Reduces the error and increases the maximum measurable distance of the rangefinder

Night vision device

Improves visibility by enhancing natural light or active illumination.

Thermal imager

Allows to see thermal radiation in the infrared range day and night

Main armament

LOSAT/MGM-166 ATGM

Ammunition12 rounds

Belt capacity12 rounds

Reloadbasic crew → aces

19.5 → 15.0 s

Fire rate120 shots/min

Fire on the moveup to 5 km/h

Main article: LOSAT/MGM-166

LOSAT/MGM-166 missile					Turret rotation speed (°/s)					Reloading rate (seconds)
Mode	Capacity (Belt)	Vertical	Horizontal	Stabilizer	Stock	Upgraded	Full	Expert	Aced	Stock	Full	Expert	Aced
Arcade	12 (12)	-	±110°	-	26.4	36.5	44.4	49.1	52.2	19.50	17.25	15.90	15.00
Realistic	12 (12)	-	±110°	-	17.9	21.0	25.5	28.2	30.0	19.50	17.25	15.90	15.00

Ammunition

Penetration statistics
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
Ammunition	Type of warhead	10 m	100 m	500 m	1,000 m	1,500 m	2,000 m
MGM-166	ATGM	70	150	443	775	729	-

Missile details
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Velocity (m/s)	Range (m)	Projectile mass (kg)	Fuse delay	Fuse sensitivity (mm)	Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (g)	Ricochet
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Velocity (m/s)	Range (m)	Projectile mass (kg)	Fuse delay	Fuse sensitivity (mm)	Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (g)	0%	50%	100%
MGM-166	ATGM	1,520	5,000	78.92	-	-	-	78°	80°	81°

Ammo racks

Full ammo	1st rack empty	2nd rack empty	3rd rack empty	4th rack empty	5th rack empty	6th rack empty	Visual discrepancy
1	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__

Machine guns

12.7 mm M2HB machine gun

Ammunition1 000 rounds

Belt capacity200 rounds

Reloadbasic crew → aces

10.4 → 8.0 s

Fire rate575 shots/min

Vertical guidance-5° / 10°

Horizontal guidance-70° / 70°

Main article: M2HB (12.7 mm)

12.7 mm M2HB
Mount	Capacity (Belt)	Fire rate	Vertical	Horizontal
Pintle	1,000 (200)	575	-5°/+10°	±70°

Usage in battles

The LOSAT is a very quick and agile vehicle. Although it boasts very little armour, its armament is exceptional. The MGM-166 is small propelled dart which does more damage the further it travels. The LOSAT has a very simple playstyle: use it in long range engagements, roughly at 1,500 or more metres. This will allow the ammunition to speed up to its full potential dealing extreme amounts of penetration as much as 729 mm on a standard vehicle regardless of the angle and direction. It is recommended to snipe with the vehicle across maps. Simply position somewhere and let loose with your supersonic weapons.

Pros and cons

Pros:

MGM-166s are kinetic penetrators and not reliant on HEAT charges, which can make it avoid most ATGM ERAs
- Extremely high penetration values at farther ranges
12 missiles are highly effective and enough to deal with targets
Missiles can be too fast for IRCM systems to react

Cons:

No vertical guidance at all
The MGM-166s instability can cause inaccuracy when hitting targets, especially when firing from angled surfaces
Being in close-medium combat can be too short to effectively generate enough velocity to penetrate armour
Missile drop when firing can cause impact into terrain/objects
Extremely long ammo replenish length (over a minute in Realistic battles, around 30 seconds in Arcade battles)

History

HUMVEE test-firing a LOSAT missile at the White Sands Missile Range

The LOSAT (Line-of-Sight Anti-Tank) system was an evolution of a prior multi-platformed guided missile system design. The concept was initially born out of a US Army requirement for a missile with the capabilities to destroy all types of tanks and armoured vehicles found to be outside of conventional gun range. While other missiles currently in service such as the Tube-launched, Optically tracked, Wire-guided (TOW) system were capable of meeting the range requirements, the Army was concerned that these missiles were ineffective due to slow speeds and long flight times to their target at long range. The missile itself was designed by the "Vought" Aerospace company, while Texas Instruments partnered with the firm by providing their upgraded FLIR system. The initial plan for the system was to mount it to the M2 Bradley, and later the M8 Armored Gun chassis. However, due to cost concerns, it would eventually be mounted onto HUMVEEs with additional missiles carried by trailer.

The missile's specifications and design made it very different to most ATGM systems of its time. Rather than a dual-warhead, shaped-charge, or HEAT design, it relied on kinetic energy at very high speeds to penetrate the armour of any target it encountered. The design was first test-fired at the White Sands Missile Range in 1990, and orders for the missiles in small numbers were placed after the Army renewed the production contract. Despite this, production did not really begin in any notable numbers until the late 1990s, and only a dozen vehicles paired with 150 missiles were ordered. However, the DOD reduced the program to "Demonstration" status in 1996 and recommended that the program be killed entirely. It was instead re-instated under Lockheed Martin, and the order of missiles and vehicles began to slowly be delivered in 2002, shortly after a second order for 100 more missiles was placed. By this time, it had been nearly 15 years after the initial proposal by Vought. The missiles continued to be test-fired (this time at Fort Bliss) in 2004 before it became obvious to all involved that the project was simply going to be terminated for good. As time had gone on, the Army changed its requirements for the same type of system, preferring to employ a more compact, and lighter missile known as the Compact Kinetic Missile System that had already entered development and could achieve the same results.

Media

Skins

Skins and camouflages for the LOSAT from live.warthunder.com.

Videos

The Shooting Range #392 - Pages of History section at 03:31 discusses the LOSAT.

External links

Lockheed Martin MGM-166 LOSAT/KEM. (n.d.). http://www.designation-systems.net/dusrm/m-166.html
Wikipedia contributors. (2022, November 5). MGM-166 LOSAT. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MGM-166_LOSAT

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 == Description ==
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a gift rank {{Specs|rank}} American tank destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update "Sons of Attila"]] as a reward for the [[wt:en/news/8494-event-tokushu-heiki-assemble-and-test-an-honorable-missile-to-obtain-prizes-en|2023 Tokushu Heiki event]]. Built on the already familiar XM8 / CCVL chassis, this peculiar ATGM tank destroyer requires a unique playstyle to fulfill it's niche role. This is also the only ATGM carrier to feature a solid rod penetrator with NO explosive mass whatsoever, giving you free range to shoot through obstacles whenever.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a gift rank {{Specs|rank}} American tank destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update "Sons of Attila"]] as a reward for the [[wt:en/news/8494-event-tokushu-heiki-assemble-and-test-an-honorable-missile-to-obtain-prizes-en|2023 Tokushu Heiki event]].
 == General info ==
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 <!-- ''Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.'' -->
-The most well protected side of the tank is the front, even though it has not much armour since it is based on the CCVL chassis. The biggest weak spot on the tank is the huge turret on top of the chassis holding all the ammunition for the vehicle. Any tank that fires at the turret with its main armament will most certainly completely destroy the LOSAT. From the front, it can shrug off most autocannon fire from 25mm and lower calibers. 30mm and up are a death sentence.
+The most well protected side of the tank is the front, even though it has not much armour since it is based on the CCVL chassis. The biggest weak spot on the tank is the huge turret on top of the chassis holding all the ammunition for the vehicle. Any tank that fires at the turret with its main armament will most certainly completely destroy the LOSAT.
 '''Armour type:''' <!-- The types of armour present on the vehicle and their general locations -->
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 ! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
 |-
-| Hull || 38.1 mm (76°) ''Front Glacis''
+| Hull || ___ mm || ___ mm ''Top'' <br> ___ mm ''Bottom'' || ___ mm || ___ - ___ mm
-.35 mm (31°) ''Lower Glacis''
-| 25.4 mm ''Top'' <br>44 mm ''Bottom'' || 12.7 - 25.4 mm || 10 - 25.4 mm
 |-
-| Turret || 12.7 - 25.4 mm ''Turret front'' <br> 12 mm ''Gun mantlet'' || 25.4 mm || 25.4 mm || 25.4 mm
+| Turret || ___ - ___ mm ''Turret front'' <br> ___ mm ''Gun mantlet'' || ___ - ___ mm || ___ - ___ mm || ___ - ___ mm
 |-
-| Cupola || 25.4 mm || 25.4 mm || 25.4 mm || 25.4 mm
+| Cupola || ___ mm || ___ mm || ___ mm || ___ mm
 |-
 |}
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 '''Notes:''' <!-- Any additional notes which the user needs to be aware of -->
 <!-- Example: * Suspension wheels are 20 mm thick, tracks are 30 mm thick, and torsion bars are 60 mm thick. -->
-* Roadwheels and suspension bogies are 20mm thick
-* Tracks are 15mm thick
-* High Hardness side skirts are 6.25mm thick
-* ATGM gun steel housing is 5mm thick
 === Mobility ===
 {{Specs-Tank-Mobility}}
-<!-- ''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.'' -->{{TankMobility|abMinHp=817|rbMinHp=509|AoAweight=}}
+<!-- ''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.'' -->
+''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.''
-{| class="wikitable"
+{{tankMobility|abMinHp=817|rbMinHp=509}}
-! rowspan="2" |'''Game Mode'''
-! colspan="2" |'''Max Speed (km/h)'''
-! rowspan="2" |'''Weight (tons)'''
-! colspan="2" |'''Engine power (horsepower)'''
-! colspan="2" |'''Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)'''
-|-
-!'''Forward'''
-!'''Reverse'''
-!'''Stock'''
-!'''Upgraded'''
-!'''Stock'''
-!'''Upgraded'''
-|-
-!'''Arcade'''
-|75
-|15.6
-| rowspan="2" |19.5
-|817
-|993.7
-|41.89
-|50.95
-|-
-!'''Realistic'''
-|69
-|14.3
-|509
-|572.9
-|26.10
-|29.38
-|}
-The LOSAT has pretty good mobility. Based on the venerable XM8 / CCVL chassis, it's capable of reaching it's top speed fairly quickly on flat terrain and only struggles on hilly type terrain. The transmission and brakes are very responsive which is useful for getting the first shot off. The suspension is very stable and has minimal bouncing. The reverse gear isn't the fastest, but at a modest 14.3 km/h (Realistic; 15.6 km/h Arcade), it can safely scoot away from any retaliation. The cruise control function also carries a special battle mode setting for firing on the move without having to stop completely.
 === Modifications and economy ===
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 {{Specs-Tank-Weapon|1}}
 <!-- ''Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: <code><nowiki>{{main|Name of the weapon}}</nowiki></code>. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.'' -->
-{{main|LOSAT/MGM-166}}The 163mm MGM-166 LOSAT (Line of Sight Anti Tank) missile launcher is a unique weapon. It does not store any ammunition in the hull and has all of it's 12 MGM-166's in clear view. It does not feature a stabilizer nor can it elevate or depress itself, making it very difficult to use on hilly terrain. It can move it's turret horizontally in a wide arc in front of the vehicle however making it easy to take shots from around corners and retreat thanks to it's modest reverse. Finally, the MGM-166 is the only kinetic penetrator ATGM in game as well as the only projectile in game that gains penetration the farther away the target is due to it's massive accelerating missile. The downside is you cannot fire the weapon while at speeds greater than 4 km/h, to mitigate this, you can utilize the cruise control's battle mode to continue "moving" (limited to 3 km/h).
+{{main|LOSAT/MGM-166}}
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 ! Visual<br>discrepancy
 |-
-| '''1''' || 6&nbsp;''(+0)'' || ''6 (+0)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || n/a
+| '''1''' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __
 |-
 |}
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 == Usage in battles ==
 <!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
-The LOSAT is a very quick and agile vehicle. Although it boasts very little armour, its armament is exceptional. The MGM-166 is small propelled dart which does more damage the further it travels. The LOSAT has a very simple playstyle: use it in long range engagements, roughly at 1,500 or more metres. This will allow the ammunition to speed up to its full potential dealing extreme amounts of penetration as much as 729 mm on a standard vehicle regardless of the angle and direction. It is recommended to snipe with the vehicle across maps. Simply position somewhere and let loose with your supersonic weapons. Avoid hilly terrain as it will offset your missile trajectory. The missiles are highly responsive as previously stated, therefore you can even attack enemies behind cover in a sort of orbital strike on some maps by simply pointing the missiles up slightly and letting loose by dragging your aiming reticle back to the ground, it's not a very reliable tactic, unfortunately. Lastly, avoid areas where light tanks or IFVs with autocannons may be as your thin armor will not stand up to them at closer ranges. Use your .50cal to ward off any potential light tanks or uppity SPAAs (such as breaking tracks) while you reposition or get closer to your allies.
+The LOSAT is a very quick and agile vehicle. Although it boasts very little armour, its armament is exceptional. The MGM-166 is small propelled dart which does more damage the further it travels. The LOSAT has a very simple playstyle: use it in long range engagements, roughly at 1,500 or more metres. This will allow the ammunition to speed up to its full potential dealing extreme amounts of penetration as much as 729 mm on a standard vehicle regardless of the angle and direction. It is recommended to snipe with the vehicle across maps. Simply position somewhere and let loose with your supersonic weapons.
 === Pros and cons ===
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=us_losat_ccv Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]

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Difference between revisions of "LOSAT"

Revision as of 19:22, 16 April 2024

Contents

Description

General info

Survivability and armour

Mobility

Modifications and economy

Armaments

Main armament

Ammunition

Ammo racks

Machine guns

Usage in battles

Pros and cons

History

Media

See also

External links