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[[File:WeaponImage MILAN.png|thumb|left|420px|The MILAN missile (the launch tube, missile with fist stage motor, and deployed missile are shown; scale is approximate)]] | [[File:WeaponImage MILAN.png|thumb|left|420px|The MILAN missile (the launch tube, missile with fist stage motor, and deployed missile are shown; scale is approximate)]] | ||
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| − | The MILAN is a German | + | The MILAN is a Franco-German developed anti-tank guided missile, with a single shaped-charge warhead. Milan means ''Missile d'infanterie léger antichar''; "Light anti-tank infantry missile". It also means in French a species of a bird of prey (Eagles, Vultures and Falcons). |
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''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.'' | ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.'' | ||
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| + | '''-Because it is guided by wire, the missile cannot be affected by radio jamming or flares.''' | ||
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| − | '''Cons:''' | + | '''Cons:''' |
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| + | '''-The sight of the launch unit has to be aimed at the target to guide the missile until it enter contact with the enemy vehicle'''. | ||
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| + | '''-Short range.''' | ||
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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;'' | ||
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' | * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
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* ''topic on the official game forum;'' | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
* ''encyclopedia page on the weapon;'' | * ''encyclopedia page on the weapon;'' | ||
Revision as of 22:11, 17 September 2021
Contents
Description
The MILAN is a Franco-German developed anti-tank guided missile, with a single shaped-charge warhead. Milan means Missile d'infanterie léger antichar; "Light anti-tank infantry missile". It also means in French a species of a bird of prey (Eagles, Vultures and Falcons).
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
General info
| Caliber | 103 mm |
| Projectile Mass | 6.55 kg |
| max. speed | 200 m/s |
| Guidance system type | Semi-automatic |
| Firing range | 2.00 km |
| Explosive Mass | 1.4 kg |
| TNT equivalent | 1.83 kg |
| Fuze Sensitivity | 0.1 mm |
Effective damage
| 0° | 30° | 60° | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 m | 530 mm | 459 mm | 265 mm |
| 100 m | 530 mm | 459 mm | 265 mm |
| 500 m | 530 mm | 459 mm | 265 mm |
| 1,000 m | 530 mm | 459 mm | 265 mm |
| 1,500 m | 530 mm | 459 mm | 265 mm |
| 2,000 m | 530 mm | 459 mm | 265 mm |
Comparison with analogues
Give a comparative description of missiles that have firepower equal to this weapon.
Usage in battles
Describe situations when you would utilise this missile in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)
Pros and cons
Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.
Pros:
-Because it is guided by wire, the missile cannot be affected by radio jamming or flares.
Cons:
-The sight of the launch unit has to be aimed at the target to guide the missile until it enter contact with the enemy vehicle.
-Short range.
History
Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref></ref>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <references />.
Media
Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.
See also
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;
- references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.
External links
Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:
- topic on the official game forum;
- encyclopedia page on the weapon;
- other literature.
