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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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The''' RP-3''', also known as the ''60-pounder rocket'' due to their '''SAP''' warhead. Are rockets developed by the British during''' World War II'''. In the game, these are the backbone of many '''RAF'''<nowiki/>'s aircraft against ground and naval targets. They served honorably with the''''' Beaufighters''''' on anti-shipping and anti-submarine duties, they also served with the '''''Typhoons''''' and their swift high-speed strafes against '''German''' convoys of tanks and mechanized vehicles.
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The '''RP-3''', also known as the ''60-pounder rocket'' due to their Semi-Armour Piercing (SAP) warhead. This rocket was developed by the British military during World War II. In the game, these rockets are the backbone of many of the Royal Air Force's aircraft when fighting against both ground and naval targets. They served honourably with the Beaufighter twin-engine strike fighters during anti-shipping and anti-submarine duties. These rockets also served with the Typhoon fighters and their swift high-speed strafes against German tank and mechanized vehicle convoys.
  
Ground-to-ground albeit limited, was also executed. By units such as the '''''1st Coldstream Guards''''' during the crossing of the '''Rhine''', in command of their Sherman ''"Tulips"''. The ground forces would generally use the '''RP-3 '''as a weapon for saturation bombardment and counter ambushes. Thanks to the explosive splash of the warhead, it was highly valued for this purpose.
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Ground-to-ground usage though was limited, was a viable option. Decorated units such as the 1<sup>st</sup> Coldstream Guards used them during the crossing of the Rhine river, in command of their Sherman "Tulips". The ground forces would generally use the RP-3 as a weapon for saturation bombardment and counter ambushes. Thanks to the explosive splash of the warhead, it was highly effective when used for this purpose.
  
 The rockets were widely successful and remained in use long after the resolution of the '''WW2'''.
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The rockets were widely successful and remained in use long after the resolution of World War II.
  
 
=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===
 
=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===
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The rocket is divided into two main components:
 
The rocket is divided into two main components:
  
# The Semi Armor-Piercing HE warhead '''(152 mm)''' with '''5.44 kg''' of''' TNT'''.  
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# The Semi Armor-Piercing High-Explosive (HE) warhead (152 mm) with 5.44 kg of TNT explosives.  
# The "3-inch" rocket propellent body, the "'''3''' inch" designation referred to the diameter of the '''rocket''' motor tube '''(76 mm),''' is also shared with the analogous of the''' RP-3''', the''' [[AP MK I]]''' and''' [[MK II]]''' referred to as the''' 25-pounder rockets '''due to their solid AP warhead.
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# The "3-inch" rocket propellent body, the "3-inch" designation referred to the diameter of the rocket motor tube (76 mm), is also shared with the analogous of the RP-3, the [[AP Mk I]] and [[AP Mk II]] referred to as the 25-pounder rockets due to their solid Armour-Piercing (AP) warheads.
  
The muzzle velocity of the rocket is: '''350 m/s''', this is enough to minimal corrections at close range but the trajectory drop is a noteworthy concern, especially at long range '''(+400m)'''.
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The muzzle velocity of the rocket is: 350 m/s, which is enough to account for minimal corrections at close range, however, the trajectory drop is a noteworthy concern, especially at long range (+400 m).
  
The warhead weight is: '''27 kg''', the rocket engine tube weight is: '''37 kg'''.
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The warhead weight is 27 kg and the rocket engine tube weight is 37 kg.
  
 
=== Effective damage ===
 
=== Effective damage ===
 
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With a fantastic penetration of '''60mm''' at a really close distance '''(10 m)''', these rockets will create a lot of damage after penetration. If the target is too far away to obtain a successful penetration of the armor '''(1500m)'''. The explosive air blast damage will cause a splash able to penetrate '''44mm''' of armor in any direction.
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With a fantastic penetration of 60 mm at a really close distance of 10 m, these rockets will create a lot of damage post penetration. If the target is too far away to obtain a successful penetration of the armour (beyond 1,500 m). The explosive air blast damage will cause splash damage which is able to penetrate up to 44 mm of armour in any direction.
  
The air blast of '''HE''' devastation was dreaded by the crews of light vehicles, half-tracks, and tank commanders; who at times preferred to abandon their vehicles during rocket attacks. This level of lethality can also be put to satisfactory use in War thunder against the great variety of light vehicles and medium tanks! Especially in low BR battles.
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The air blast of HE devastation was dreaded by the crews of light vehicles, half-tracks, and tank commanders; who at times preferred to abandon their vehicles during rocket attacks. This level of lethality can also be put to satisfactory use in War Thunder against the great variety of light vehicles and medium tanks,  especially those in lower battle rated battles.
  
 
=== Comparison with analogues ===
 
=== Comparison with analogues ===
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'''Pros:'''  
 
'''Pros:'''  
  
* Great damage for light and medium tanks up to '''5.0 BR'''
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* Great damage for light and medium tanks up to 5.0 battle rating
* Useful balance in Explosive mass, Armor penetration and Velocity
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* Useful balance in explosive mass, armour penetration and velocity
* Low weight allows for considerable amount of rocket payload
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* Low weight allows for a considerable amount of rocket payload
* Explosive warhead posses good HE damage post penetration
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* Explosive warhead posses good high explosive damage post penetration
* 152mm of the warhead will cause major damage
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* 152 mm of the warhead will cause major damage
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
  
* They struggle to pierce heavy armor '''5.0+ BR,''' notably Soviet sloped armor.
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* They struggle to pierce heavy armour 5.0+ battle rating, notably against Soviet sloped armour
 
* Muzzle velocity is the less favourable aspect, a lot of correction is needed
 
* Muzzle velocity is the less favourable aspect, a lot of correction is needed
* The 152mm of the warhead might detonate with non relevant objects.
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* The 152 mm of the warhead might detonate with non-relevant objects
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==

Revision as of 11:25, 30 September 2020

Description

The RP-3, also known as the 60-pounder rocket due to their Semi-Armour Piercing (SAP) warhead. This rocket was developed by the British military during World War II. In the game, these rockets are the backbone of many of the Royal Air Force's aircraft when fighting against both ground and naval targets. They served honourably with the Beaufighter twin-engine strike fighters during anti-shipping and anti-submarine duties. These rockets also served with the Typhoon fighters and their swift high-speed strafes against German tank and mechanized vehicle convoys.

Ground-to-ground usage though was limited, was a viable option. Decorated units such as the 1st Coldstream Guards used them during the crossing of the Rhine river, in command of their Sherman "Tulips". The ground forces would generally use the RP-3 as a weapon for saturation bombardment and counter ambushes. Thanks to the explosive splash of the warhead, it was highly effective when used for this purpose.

The rockets were widely successful and remained in use long after the resolution of World War II.

Vehicles equipped with this weapon

Vehicles equipped with this weapon
Fighters 
Blackburn  Firebrand TF Mk IV · Firecrest
Fairey  Firefly F Mk I · Firefly FR Mk V
Hawker  Hurricane Mk IIB/Trop · Hurricane Mk IV · Tempest Mk II · Tempest Mk V · Typhoon Mk Ib · Typhoon Mk Ib/L · Sea Fury FB 11
Supermarine  Seafire FR 47 · Spitfire F Mk XVIIIe · Spitfire F Mk 22 · Spitfire F Mk 24
Westland  Wyvern S4
Twin-engine fighters  Beaufighter Mk X · Beaufighter Mk 21 · Hornet Mk.III · Mosquito FB Mk VI · Mosquito FB.Mk.26
Jet fighters 
Gloster  Meteor F Mk 8 G.41K · Meteor F Mk.8 Reaper
de Havilland  Vampire F.B.5 · Vampire FB 52A · Venom FB.4
Hawker  Sea Hawk FGA.6 · ◄Sea Hawk Mk.100
Supermarine  Attacker FB 1 · Swift F.1
Bombers  Brigand B 1 · Swordfish Mk II
Medium tanks  Cromwell V (RP-3)

General info

The rocket is divided into two main components:

  1. The Semi Armor-Piercing High-Explosive (HE) warhead (152 mm) with 5.44 kg of TNT explosives.
  2. The "3-inch" rocket propellent body, the "3-inch" designation referred to the diameter of the rocket motor tube (76 mm), is also shared with the analogous of the RP-3, the AP Mk I and AP Mk II referred to as the 25-pounder rockets due to their solid Armour-Piercing (AP) warheads.

The muzzle velocity of the rocket is: 350 m/s, which is enough to account for minimal corrections at close range, however, the trajectory drop is a noteworthy concern, especially at long range (+400 m).

The warhead weight is 27 kg and the rocket engine tube weight is 37 kg.

Effective damage

With a fantastic penetration of 60 mm at a really close distance of 10 m, these rockets will create a lot of damage post penetration. If the target is too far away to obtain a successful penetration of the armour (beyond 1,500 m). The explosive air blast damage will cause splash damage which is able to penetrate up to 44 mm of armour in any direction.

The air blast of HE devastation was dreaded by the crews of light vehicles, half-tracks, and tank commanders; who at times preferred to abandon their vehicles during rocket attacks. This level of lethality can also be put to satisfactory use in War Thunder against the great variety of light vehicles and medium tanks, especially those in lower battle rated battles.

Comparison with analogues

Usage in battles

Abilities of the RP-3 unguided rocket

Describe situations when you would utilise this rocket in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Great damage for light and medium tanks up to 5.0 battle rating
  • Useful balance in explosive mass, armour penetration and velocity
  • Low weight allows for a considerable amount of rocket payload
  • Explosive warhead posses good high explosive damage post penetration
  • 152 mm of the warhead will cause major damage

Cons:

  • They struggle to pierce heavy armour 5.0+ battle rating, notably against Soviet sloped armour
  • Muzzle velocity is the less favourable aspect, a lot of correction is needed
  • The 152 mm of the warhead might detonate with non-relevant objects

History

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Media

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See also

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  • reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;
  • references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.

External links

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  • encyclopedia page on the weapon;
  • other literature.


Rockets
USA 
70 mm  FFAR Mighty Mouse · Hydra-70 M247
110 mm  M8
127 mm  HVAR · Zuni Mk32 Mod 0 ATAP
298 mm  Tiny Tim
408 mm  Yasser
Germany 
55 mm  R4M
73 mm  RZ.65
88 mm  Pb2
150 mm  Wgr.41 Spr
210 mm  Wfr.Gr.21
USSR 
55 mm  S-5K · S-5KP · S-5M
80 mm  S-8KO · S-8M
82 mm  M-8 · ROS-82 · RBS-82
122 mm  S-13OF
127 mm  S-3K
132 mm  M13 · M-13UK · ROFS-132 · ROS-132 · RBS-132
212 mm  S-1of · S-21
240 mm  S-24 · S-24B
300 mm  M-31
420 mm  S-25O · S-25OF · S-25OFM
425 mm  TT-250
Britain 
51 mm  RP
70 mm  CRV7 M247
80 mm  Type R80 SURA T-80-P 3 · Type R80 SURA T-80-US 3
87 mm  AP Mk I · AP Mk II
152 mm  RP-3
183 mm  Triplex R.P.
292 mm  Uncle Tom · Red Angel
Japan 
100 mm  Type 5 No.1 Mod.9
120 mm  Type 3 No.1 Mod.28 Mk.1
130 mm  Type 75
210 mm  Type 3 No.6 Mod.27 Mk.1 · Type 5 No.6 Mod.9
China 
55 mm  Type 57-1
70 mm  FS70
90 mm  Type 90-1
130 mm  Type 130-2
Italy 
50 mm  ARF/8M3(AP-AT)
70 mm  Skyfire-70 AC/AP
France 
68 mm  SNEB type 23 · TDA
70 mm  FZ49
100 mm  TBA ECC · TBA Multi-Dart 100 AB
120 mm  T10 140 · T10 151
Sweden 
75 mm  srak m/55 Frida · srak m/57B
81 mm  Oerlikon Typ 3Z 8Dla
135 mm  m/56D · psrak m/70
145 mm  psrak m/49B · Psrak m/49/56
150 mm  srak m/51
180 mm  hprak m/49
Israel 
80 mm  Flz.-Rakete Oerlikon
127 mm  AR