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| − | The PARS 3 LR is | + | The PARS 3 LR is one of few missiles to have a "fire-and-forget" guidance system to guide the missile, currently only sharing this feature with [[Spike ER|Spike ERs]] in terms of helicopter-launched weaponry. This means that the missile can be fired at a target and will not require a continuous target lock or laser designation, similar to many [[Air-to-air_missiles#Infrared_homing_.28heat-seeking.29_missiles|Air-to-air missiles]]. This makes it especially useful to operate it using cover, as the platform is able to fire off the missiles and quickly duck into cover before the target is able to retaliate. The PARS 3 LRs also benefit from the unique abilities of its launch platform, the [[EC-665 Tiger UHT]], in the form of the gunner's sight being mounted above the rotor blades, letting the missile lock with the vehicle mostly behind cover to strike unsuspecting enemies. |
=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | === Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | ||
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| − | | 3.7 kg | + | | 3.7 kg TNT |
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* [[9M120 Ataka]] | * [[9M120 Ataka]] | ||
* [[AGM-114B Hellfire]] | * [[AGM-114B Hellfire]] | ||
| + | * [[AGM-114K Hellfire II]] | ||
| + | * [[AKD-10]] | ||
These missiles arguably perform better than the PARS 3 LR in the ground-attack role, but come with the obvious disadvantage of not having a fire-and-forget system and must be guided manually. | These missiles arguably perform better than the PARS 3 LR in the ground-attack role, but come with the obvious disadvantage of not having a fire-and-forget system and must be guided manually. | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
| − | * | + | * Fair launch range of 7km |
| − | * Decent explosive mass | + | * Decent warhead explosive mass |
| − | * Fire and | + | * Able to Fire and Forget launch, minimizing time of exposure to enemy anti-aircraft vehicles. |
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
| − | * | + | * Limited use against aircraft |
| − | * No proximity fuse, must make contact with the target to trigger | + | * No proximity fuse, must make contact with the target to trigger the warhead |
== History == | == History == | ||
Revision as of 15:00, 22 November 2023
Contents
Description
The PARS 3 LR is one of few missiles to have a "fire-and-forget" guidance system to guide the missile, currently only sharing this feature with Spike ERs in terms of helicopter-launched weaponry. This means that the missile can be fired at a target and will not require a continuous target lock or laser designation, similar to many Air-to-air missiles. This makes it especially useful to operate it using cover, as the platform is able to fire off the missiles and quickly duck into cover before the target is able to retaliate. The PARS 3 LRs also benefit from the unique abilities of its launch platform, the EC-665 Tiger UHT, in the form of the gunner's sight being mounted above the rotor blades, letting the missile lock with the vehicle mostly behind cover to strike unsuspecting enemies.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
General info
| Missile characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Mass | 49 kg |
| Guidance | IR |
| Lock range | 20 km |
| Launch range | 7 km |
| Max speed | 0.9 M |
| Explosive mass | 3.7 kg TNT |
Effective damage
Describe the type of damage produced by this type of missile (high explosive, splash damage, etc)
Comparison with analogues
These missiles arguably perform better than the PARS 3 LR in the ground-attack role, but come with the obvious disadvantage of not having a fire-and-forget system and must be guided manually.
Usage in battles
Describe situations when you would utilise this missile in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Fair launch range of 7km
- Decent warhead explosive mass
- Able to Fire and Forget launch, minimizing time of exposure to enemy anti-aircraft vehicles.
Cons:
- Limited use against aircraft
- No proximity fuse, must make contact with the target to trigger the warhead
History
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Media
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See also
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External links
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