LOSAT/MGM-166

Description

The MGM-166 is a US ATGM (Anti tank guided missile). It is a kinetic penetrator whose penetration increases with its flight speed.

Vehicles equipped with this weapon

• LOSAT

General info

Missile characteristics
Mass	78.92 kg
Guidance	Semi-automatic (SACLOS)
Maximum speed	1,520 m/s
Missile guidance time	5 secs
Firing range	5 km

Penetration statistics
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
		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
								0%	50%	100%
MGM-166	ATGM	1,520	5,000	78.92	-	-	-	78°	80°	81°

Effective damage

The missile has no explosive, but is a kinetic penetrator. The maximum penetration is 775 mm, but the missile needs to accelerate first to reach that value. So shooting at close targets will have worse penetration values.

Comparison with analogues

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Usage in battles

This missile can be used to effectively destroy any target, with its devastating kinetic penetration: any engagement at long range will almost always result in a successful destruction. Always snipe with this missile, as it cannot use its full potential in short to mid range combat situations. It has a pretty long reloading time of 19 seconds, so remember to have backup after firing.

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Very fast missile
• Very manoeuvrable and responsive

Cons:

• Has difficulty engaging close range targets effectively
• No explosive mass (can't overpressure vehicles)
• Will overpenetrate lightly-armoured vehicles

History

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See also

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