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| + | [[File:Weapon BGM-71 TOW.png|thumb|right|x250px|The BGM-71 TOW on top of the Wiesel 1A2.]] | ||
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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| + | [[File:WeaponImage TOW.png|thumb|left|420px|The TOW missile (the launch tube, missile with fins folded, and deployed missile are shown; scale is approximate)]] | ||
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| + | The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is an American SACLOS-guided anti-tank missile. It was introduced in [[Update 1.85 "Supersonic"]]. | ||
=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | === Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | ||
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| + | * {{Specs-Link|uk_desert_warrior}} | ||
| + | * {{Specs-Link|us_m3a3_bradley}} | ||
| + | * {{Specs-Link|it_vcc_80_hitfist_30}} | ||
| + | * {{Specs-Link|germ_wiesel_1_tow}} | ||
| − | + | == General info == | |
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| − | '' | + | ! Missile characteristics || TOW || I-TOW || TOW-2 || TOW-2A || TOW-2B |
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| + | | '''Calibre''' || 127 mm || 127 mm || 152 mm || 152 mm || 152 mm | ||
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| + | | '''Mass''' || 18.82 kg || 19.05 kg || 21.45 kg || 22.63 kg || 22.59 kg | ||
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| + | | '''Guidance''' || Semi-automatic (SACLOS) || SACLOS || SACLOS || SACLOS || SACLOS | ||
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| + | | '''IRCCM''' || No || No || Yes || Yes || Yes | ||
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| + | | '''Maximum speed''' || 299 m/s || 296 m/s || 329 m/s || 329 m/s || 309 m/s | ||
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| + | | '''Missile guidance time''' || 17 secs || 25 secs || 25 secs || 25 secs || 25 secs | ||
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| + | | '''Firing range''' || 3 km || 3.75 km || 3.75 km || 3.75 km || 3.75 km | ||
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| + | | '''Explosive mass''' || 3.75 kg TNTeq || 2.88 kg TNTeq || 4.41 kg TNTeq || 4.51 kg TNTeq || 3.38 kg TNTeq | ||
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| + | | '''Fuse delay''' || 0.05 m || 0.05 m || 0.05 m || 0.4 m || 0.05 m | ||
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| + | | '''Fuse sensitivity''' || 0.1 mm || 0.1 mm || 0.1 mm || 0.01 mm || 0.1 mm | ||
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| + | | '''Arming distance''' || - || - || - || - || 30 m | ||
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| + | | '''Trigger radius''' || - || - || - || - || 3 m | ||
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| + | | '''Armour penetration''' || 430 mm || 630 mm || 800 mm || 800 mm || 100 mm | ||
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=== Effective damage === | === Effective damage === | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
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'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
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== Media == | == Media == | ||
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| + | ;Images | ||
| + | <gallery mode="packed-hover" heights="200px"> | ||
| + | File:Weapon BGM-71 TOW Target Acquisition Subsytem (TAS).png|<small>The BGM-71 TOW TAS on the Wiesel 1A2 gunner position.</small> | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;'' | * ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;'' | ||
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| + | ;Related development | ||
| + | * [[BGM-71A TOW]] | ||
| + | * [[BGM-71B TOW]] | ||
| + | * [[BGM-71C I-TOW]] | ||
| + | * [[BGM-71D TOW-2]] | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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* ''topic on the official game forum;'' | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
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* ''other literature.'' | * ''other literature.'' | ||
Latest revision as of 05:28, 26 June 2024
Contents
Description
The BGM-71 TOW is an American SACLOS-guided anti-tank missile. It was introduced in Update 1.85 "Supersonic".
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
General info
| Missile characteristics | TOW | I-TOW | TOW-2 | TOW-2A | TOW-2B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calibre | 127 mm | 127 mm | 152 mm | 152 mm | 152 mm |
| Mass | 18.82 kg | 19.05 kg | 21.45 kg | 22.63 kg | 22.59 kg |
| Guidance | Semi-automatic (SACLOS) | SACLOS | SACLOS | SACLOS | SACLOS |
| IRCCM | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum speed | 299 m/s | 296 m/s | 329 m/s | 329 m/s | 309 m/s |
| Missile guidance time | 17 secs | 25 secs | 25 secs | 25 secs | 25 secs |
| Firing range | 3 km | 3.75 km | 3.75 km | 3.75 km | 3.75 km |
| Explosive mass | 3.75 kg TNTeq | 2.88 kg TNTeq | 4.41 kg TNTeq | 4.51 kg TNTeq | 3.38 kg TNTeq |
| Fuse delay | 0.05 m | 0.05 m | 0.05 m | 0.4 m | 0.05 m |
| Fuse sensitivity | 0.1 mm | 0.1 mm | 0.1 mm | 0.01 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Arming distance | - | - | - | - | 30 m |
| Trigger radius | - | - | - | - | 3 m |
| Armour penetration | 430 mm | 630 mm | 800 mm | 800 mm | 100 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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The BGM-71 TOW TAS on the Wiesel 1A2 gunner position.
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See also
- Related development
External links
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