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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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| + | The '''AIM-92 Air-to-Air Stinger''' is an American [[Air-to-air_missiles#Infrared_homing_.28heat-seeking.29_missiles|infrared homing air-to-air missile]]. It was introduced in [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]]. It is a helicopter-mounted variant of the well known FIM-92 Stinger fire-and-forget shoulder-fired anti-air missile. | ||
=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | === Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | ||
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| − | + | {{Navigation-Start|Vehicles equipped with this weapon}} | |
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| − | + | {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Attack helicopters'''}} | |
| + | {{Navigation-Line|A129}}{{Specs-Link|a_129_cbt}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a_129_d}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|t_129_atak}} | ||
| + | {{Navigation-Line|AH-64A}}{{Specs-Link|ah_64a}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ah_64a_greece_usa}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ah_64a_iaf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ah_64a_peten_iaf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ah_64a_peten}} | ||
| + | {{Navigation-Line|AH-64D}}{{Specs-Link|ah_64d}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ahs}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ah_64d_japan}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ah_64d_i_saraph}} | ||
| + | {{Navigation-Line|EC-665}}{{Specs-Link|tiger_had_france}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|tiger_had_block2_france}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|tiger_hap_france}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|tiger_uht}} | ||
| + | {{Navigation-Line|MH-60}}{{Specs-Link|mh_60l_dap}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ah_60_iaf}} | ||
| + | {{Navigation-Line|OH-58D}}{{Specs-Link|oh_58d}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|oh_58d_china}} | ||
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| + | {{Navigation-Line|'''Utility helicopters'''}}{{Specs-Link|g_lynx}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|lynx_ah_mk1}} | ||
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| + | {{Navigation-End}} | ||
== General info == | == General info == | ||
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| + | ! colspan="2" | Missile characteristics | ||
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| + | | '''Mass''' || 10 kg | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | '''Guidance''' || IR | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | '''Aspect''' || All-aspects | ||
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| + | | '''Lock range (rear-aspect)''' || 6 km | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | '''Lock range (all-aspect)''' || 6 km | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | '''IRCCM''' || Yes | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | '''Launch range''' || 5 km (3.11 mi) | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | '''Maximum speed''' || 2.0 M | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | '''Maximum overload''' || 13 G | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | '''Missile guidance time''' || 17 secs | ||
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| + | | '''Explosive mass''' || 540 g TNTe | ||
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=== Effective damage === | === Effective damage === | ||
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| + | The damage of the missile is poor to say the least, it requires a direct hit on a vital part like the engines or fuel tanks in order to do significant damage. Helicopters can be hit in the main fuselage by the Stinger with minimal damage to the flight performance. Securing a hit to a vital component is essential. | ||
=== Comparison with analogues === | === Comparison with analogues === | ||
| − | ''Give a comparative description of missiles that have firepower equal to this weapon.'' | + | <!-- ''Give a comparative description of missiles that have firepower equal to this weapon.'' --> |
| + | The missile is identical in many points to the Soviet [[9M39 Igla]]. Its top speed is higher, and it only has a slightly longer guidance time and a slightly larger explosive mass. | ||
== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
| − | ''Describe situations when you would utilise this missile in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)'' | + | <!-- ''Describe situations when you would utilise this missile in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)'' --> |
| + | This missile is designed with helicopter-based air to air combat in mind, with an emphasis on defence against strafing attacks by jets. The Stinger allows the helicopter to counterattack an aircraft that is quickly closing in, usually destroying or crippling it before it can fire. It is also useful against other helicopters, and its longer lock-on range than most IR missiles will give it a competitive advantage. | ||
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
| − | * | + | * Best lock-on range of all helicopter IR missiles |
| + | * All-aspect tracking | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
| − | * | + | * Worse tracking than other missiles of its class |
| + | * Abysmal explosive mass compared to contemporaries | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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| + | {{main|FIM-92_Stinger#History|l1=History of the FIM-92 Stinger}} | ||
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| + | ===ATAS=== | ||
| + | [[File:TigerUHTWeapons.jpg|x250px|thumb|right|none|An ATAS armament arrangement on the stub-wing of a [[EC-665 Tiger UHT]].]] | ||
| + | During the 1980s, around when the improved Stinger-RMP models became operational, these missiles were used as a basis for air-to-air weapons on aerial mounts. These adapted missiles are officially recognized as '''ATAS''' ('''A'''ir '''T'''o '''A'''ir '''S'''tinger). The missiles were initially designed and mounted onto OH-58 Kiowa observation helicopters for self-defence against enemy air targets.<ref name="DTIC_ATAS">Lawrence et al. 1988, pg 1</ref> Though the Stinger is sometimes referred to as '''AIM-92''' in the air configuration, it has been suggested that this naming is unofficial and that the ATAS is still referred as a FIM-92.<ref name="DS_Stinger">Parsch 2005</ref> | ||
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| + | As with the standard Stinger-RMP, the ATAS were also upgraded in similar fashion. The first was the Block I modification which introduced improvements such as the removal of the need to "super-elevate" the missile (the additional elevation angle added to the missile's line-of-sight).<ref name="GS_Stinger">GlobalSecurity.org "Chapter 3: Firing the Stinger"</ref> The second improvement was the Block II modification which introduced a new seeker, a new battery, and advanced signal processing capabilities. These upgrades aim at improving the missile's shelf life, missile accuracy, night-fighting capability, and {{Annotation|IRCCM|Infra-Red Counter Counter Measure}} capability.<ref name="FAS_Stinger">Pike and Sherman 2000</ref> | ||
== Media == | == Media == | ||
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| + | ;Videos | ||
| + | {{Youtube-gallery|hRzUuPPJrSE|'''Korean AH-64E APACHE GUARDIAN fires AIM-92 STINGER, shoots down...'''- ''MilitaryNotes''}} | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
| − | ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' | + | <!--''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' |
* ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;'' | * ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;'' | ||
| − | * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' | + | * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''--> |
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| + | * [[FIM-92 Stinger]] - Ground-launched variant of the Stinger | ||
| + | * [[9M39 Igla]] - Soviet anti-aircraft missile that was also derived from a MANPADS platform. | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
| − | <!--''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' | + | <!-- ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:'' |
| + | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
| + | * ''other literature.'' --> | ||
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| + | * [[wikipedia:Air-to-Air_Stinger|[Wikipedia] Air-to-Air Stinger]] | ||
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| + | * GlobalSecurity.org "Chapter 3: Firing the Stinger" ''Global Security'', [https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/army/fm/44-18-1/Ch3.htm Website]. Accessed 07 Apr. 2021 ([https://web.archive.org/web/20210407192257/https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/army/fm/44-18-1/Ch3.htm Web Archive]). | ||
| + | * Lawrence, John S, et al. ''Preliminary Airworthiness Evaluation of the AH-64A Equipped with the Air To Air Stinger (ATAS) Missile System''. Defense Technical Information Center, December 1988. | ||
| + | * Parsch, Andreas. "FIM-92" ''Designation Systems'', 14 Feb. 2005, [http://www.designation-systems.net/dusrm/m-92.html Website]. Accessed 07 Apr. 2021 ([https://web.archive.org/web/20210407163825/http://www.designation-systems.net/dusrm/m-92.html Web Archive]). | ||
| + | * Pike, John; Sherman, Robert. "FIM-92A Stinger Weapons System: RMP & Basic." ''Federation of American Scientists - Military Analysis Network'', 09 Aug. 2000, [https://fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/stinger.htm Website]. Accessed 07 Apr. 2021 ([https://web.archive.org/web/20210407163553/https://fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/land/stinger.htm Web Archive]). | ||
{{Missiles}} | {{Missiles}} | ||
[[Category:Suspended armaments]] | [[Category:Suspended armaments]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:59, 27 March 2024
Contents
Description
The AIM-92 Air-to-Air Stinger is an American infrared homing air-to-air missile. It was introduced in Update 1.91 "Night Vision". It is a helicopter-mounted variant of the well known FIM-92 Stinger fire-and-forget shoulder-fired anti-air missile.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
| Vehicles equipped with this weapon | |
|---|---|
| Attack helicopters | |
| A129 | A129CBT · AH-129D · T129 |
| AH-64A | AH-64A · AH-64A (GR) · Peten · AH-64A Peten · ▃AH-64A Peten |
| AH-64D | AH-64D · AHS · AH-64DJP · Saraph |
| EC-665 | EC-665 Tiger HAD · Tiger HAD Block 2 · EC-665 Tiger HAP · EC-665 Tiger UHT |
| MH-60 | MH-60L DAP · AH-60 |
| OH-58D | OH-58D · ␗OH-58D |
| Utility helicopters | G-LYNX · Lynx AH.Mk.1 |
General info
| Missile characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Mass | 10 kg |
| Guidance | IR |
| Aspect | All-aspects |
| Lock range (rear-aspect) | 6 km |
| Lock range (all-aspect) | 6 km |
| IRCCM | Yes |
| Launch range | 5 km (3.11 mi) |
| Maximum speed | 2.0 M |
| Maximum overload | 13 G |
| Missile guidance time | 17 secs |
| Explosive mass | 540 g TNTe |
Effective damage
The damage of the missile is poor to say the least, it requires a direct hit on a vital part like the engines or fuel tanks in order to do significant damage. Helicopters can be hit in the main fuselage by the Stinger with minimal damage to the flight performance. Securing a hit to a vital component is essential.
Comparison with analogues
The missile is identical in many points to the Soviet 9M39 Igla. Its top speed is higher, and it only has a slightly longer guidance time and a slightly larger explosive mass.
Usage in battles
This missile is designed with helicopter-based air to air combat in mind, with an emphasis on defence against strafing attacks by jets. The Stinger allows the helicopter to counterattack an aircraft that is quickly closing in, usually destroying or crippling it before it can fire. It is also useful against other helicopters, and its longer lock-on range than most IR missiles will give it a competitive advantage.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Best lock-on range of all helicopter IR missiles
- All-aspect tracking
Cons:
- Worse tracking than other missiles of its class
- Abysmal explosive mass compared to contemporaries
History
ATAS
An ATAS armament arrangement on the stub-wing of a EC-665 Tiger UHT.
During the 1980s, around when the improved Stinger-RMP models became operational, these missiles were used as a basis for air-to-air weapons on aerial mounts. These adapted missiles are officially recognized as ATAS (Air To Air Stinger). The missiles were initially designed and mounted onto OH-58 Kiowa observation helicopters for self-defence against enemy air targets.[1] Though the Stinger is sometimes referred to as AIM-92 in the air configuration, it has been suggested that this naming is unofficial and that the ATAS is still referred as a FIM-92.[2]
As with the standard Stinger-RMP, the ATAS were also upgraded in similar fashion. The first was the Block I modification which introduced improvements such as the removal of the need to "super-elevate" the missile (the additional elevation angle added to the missile's line-of-sight).[3] The second improvement was the Block II modification which introduced a new seeker, a new battery, and advanced signal processing capabilities. These upgrades aim at improving the missile's shelf life, missile accuracy, night-fighting capability, and IRCCM capability.[4]
Media
- Videos
Korean AH-64E APACHE GUARDIAN fires AIM-92 STINGER, shoots down...- MilitaryNotes
See also
- FIM-92 Stinger - Ground-launched variant of the Stinger
- 9M39 Igla - Soviet anti-aircraft missile that was also derived from a MANPADS platform.
External links
References
- Citations
- Bibliography
- GlobalSecurity.org "Chapter 3: Firing the Stinger" Global Security, Website. Accessed 07 Apr. 2021 (Web Archive).
- Lawrence, John S, et al. Preliminary Airworthiness Evaluation of the AH-64A Equipped with the Air To Air Stinger (ATAS) Missile System. Defense Technical Information Center, December 1988.
- Parsch, Andreas. "FIM-92" Designation Systems, 14 Feb. 2005, Website. Accessed 07 Apr. 2021 (Web Archive).
- Pike, John; Sherman, Robert. "FIM-92A Stinger Weapons System: RMP & Basic." Federation of American Scientists - Military Analysis Network, 09 Aug. 2000, Website. Accessed 07 Apr. 2021 (Web Archive).
