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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
* Laser guidance allows the bomb to be dropped against moving targets | * Laser guidance allows the bomb to be dropped against moving targets | ||
| − | * The laser designator can be moved to a different after dropping the bomb, unlike TV guided bombs such as the Walleye or KAB-500 | + | * The laser designator can be moved to a different target after dropping the bomb, unlike TV-guided bombs such as the Walleye or KAB-500 |
* Has more explosive filler than other British 1,000 lb bombs | * Has more explosive filler than other British 1,000 lb bombs | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
| − | * Laser guidance requires you to keep a laser pointed on the target, limiting what | + | * Laser guidance requires you to keep a laser pointed on the target, limiting what manoeuvres you can pull after dropping the bomb |
| − | * The laser from your aircraft can be blocked by buildings or terrain | + | * The laser from your aircraft can be blocked by buildings or terrain |
== History == | == History == | ||
Revision as of 14:02, 12 November 2021
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Description
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The Mk.13 (full name Mk.13 Paveway II) is a British 1,000 lb laser-guided bomb. It was introduced in Update "Ground Breaking".
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
General info
The Mk.13 Paveway II consists of a standard British 1,000 lb HE MC Mk.13 bomb with an American Paveway II laser guidance kit fitted. The guidance kit replaces the tail of the bomb with a new version including fold out fins, and adds a computer control group to the nose of the bomb.
Effective damage
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Comparison with analogues
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Usage in battles
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Pros and cons
Pros:
- Laser guidance allows the bomb to be dropped against moving targets
- The laser designator can be moved to a different target after dropping the bomb, unlike TV-guided bombs such as the Walleye or KAB-500
- Has more explosive filler than other British 1,000 lb bombs
Cons:
- Laser guidance requires you to keep a laser pointed on the target, limiting what manoeuvres you can pull after dropping the bomb
- The laser from your aircraft can be blocked by buildings or terrain
History
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Media
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