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The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a Chinese laser-guided air-to-ground missile. It was introduced in [[Update "Danger Zone"]]. | The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a Chinese laser-guided air-to-ground missile. It was introduced in [[Update "Danger Zone"]]. | ||
| − | Export version of PLAGF's AKD-9 | + | Export version of the PLAGF's AKD-9 missile for helicopters, the Blue Arrow 9 provides a relatively long range option to strike enemy vehicles with accuracy and sufficient damage, while players will have to get used to its relatively slow velocity and its high trajectory which is a double-edge sword of BA 9, in terms of high-angle attacks and not able to hit closer targets. |
=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | === Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | ||
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=== Effective damage === | === Effective damage === | ||
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| − | With a tandem warhead and explosive fillers, BA | + | With a tandem warhead and explosive fillers, the BA 9 can do either overpressure damage to open-topped or lightly-armoured vehicles and lethal damage against vehicle crews with its jet stream and spalling. |
=== Comparison with analogues === | === Comparison with analogues === | ||
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== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
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| − | As | + | As an ATGM for the Z-19E, the BA 9 was said to be similar to its domestic version the AKD-9 ATGM. Thanks to its lighter weight, even a scout helicopter like the Z-19E could carry 8 of them. The tandem warhead grants the capability to knock out tanks composite/ERA protection given it does not hit the turret front of tanks. If players do not feel confident in taking the enemy out in one hit, depending on the carrier, fire multiple missiles in a short consecutive volley to ensure the target's destruction. Its trajectory is high enough to make sure most shots land from a high angle of attack, meaning that closer targets at around 1.5 km will have a higher chance to survive as the missile doesn't have enough time to build an angle of attack. Since AAMs might not have a safe range to lock onto enemy helicopters with heat suppression systems, players can also opt for the BA 9 as a long-range alternative to AAMs against careless hovering helicopters. |
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
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| − | + | Its development has to be traced back to PLAGF's AKD-10 ATGM. Since the AKD-10 was too heavy for helicopters like the Mi-171Sh and the Z-9W, NORINCO downscaled it at the cost of a shorter range and a lower penetration. The result was the AKD-9 and it was widely seen on the Z-9W as well as the Z-10; the BA 9 is the export version of the AKD-9 and was first seen at the 2016 Zhuhai Airshow along with the even lighter BA 7 for UCAVs. | |
| − | BA | + | The BA 9 currently has no overseas customer and its domestic version AKD-9 is now depleting its stock due to THE inferior performance after 2020s, along with AKD-10s and both would be replaced by new CK-502 KG AGMs. |
== Media == | == Media == | ||
Revision as of 07:11, 22 July 2022
Contents
Description
The Blue Arrow 9 is a Chinese laser-guided air-to-ground missile. It was introduced in Update "Danger Zone".
Export version of the PLAGF's AKD-9 missile for helicopters, the Blue Arrow 9 provides a relatively long range option to strike enemy vehicles with accuracy and sufficient damage, while players will have to get used to its relatively slow velocity and its high trajectory which is a double-edge sword of BA 9, in terms of high-angle attacks and not able to hit closer targets.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
General info
| Missile characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Mass | 26 kg |
| Guidance | Laser+IOG |
| Maximum speed | 340 m/s |
| Missile guidance time | 25 secs |
| Firing range | 6 km |
| Explosive mass | 2.46 kg TNTeq |
| Armour penetration | 800 mm |
Effective damage
With a tandem warhead and explosive fillers, the BA 9 can do either overpressure damage to open-topped or lightly-armoured vehicles and lethal damage against vehicle crews with its jet stream and spalling.
Comparison with analogues
Give a comparative description of missiles that have firepower equal to this weapon.
Usage in battles
As an ATGM for the Z-19E, the BA 9 was said to be similar to its domestic version the AKD-9 ATGM. Thanks to its lighter weight, even a scout helicopter like the Z-19E could carry 8 of them. The tandem warhead grants the capability to knock out tanks composite/ERA protection given it does not hit the turret front of tanks. If players do not feel confident in taking the enemy out in one hit, depending on the carrier, fire multiple missiles in a short consecutive volley to ensure the target's destruction. Its trajectory is high enough to make sure most shots land from a high angle of attack, meaning that closer targets at around 1.5 km will have a higher chance to survive as the missile doesn't have enough time to build an angle of attack. Since AAMs might not have a safe range to lock onto enemy helicopters with heat suppression systems, players can also opt for the BA 9 as a long-range alternative to AAMs against careless hovering helicopters.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Accelerates straight forward first, so it has a slight top-down trajectory
- Sufficient 7 km range to hit enemies from safer distance
Cons:
- Not able to engage targets at close range
- Light explosive mass compared to other AGMs
History
Its development has to be traced back to PLAGF's AKD-10 ATGM. Since the AKD-10 was too heavy for helicopters like the Mi-171Sh and the Z-9W, NORINCO downscaled it at the cost of a shorter range and a lower penetration. The result was the AKD-9 and it was widely seen on the Z-9W as well as the Z-10; the BA 9 is the export version of the AKD-9 and was first seen at the 2016 Zhuhai Airshow along with the even lighter BA 7 for UCAVs.
The BA 9 currently has no overseas customer and its domestic version AKD-9 is now depleting its stock due to THE inferior performance after 2020s, along with AKD-10s and both would be replaced by new CK-502 KG AGMs.
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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- other literature.
