LOSAT/MGM-166

Description

The MGM-166 is a US ATGM (Anti tank guided missile) that can only be found on the LOSAT. It is the only kinetic penetrator missile currently in game.

Vehicles equipped with this weapon

• LOSAT

General info

Missile characteristics
Mass	78.92 kg
Guidance	Semi-automatic (SACLOS)
Maximum speed	1520 m/s
Missile guidance time	5 secs
Firing range	5 km
Explosive mass	0 kg TNTeq
Armour penetration	775 mm

Effective damage

The missile has no explosive, but is a kinetic penetrator. The maximum penetration is 775 mm, but the missile needs to accelerate first to reach that value. So shooting at close targets will have worse penetration values.

Usage in battles

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Pros and cons

Pros:

• Very fast missile

Cons:

• Has difficulty engaging close range targets effectively

History

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Media

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See also

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External links

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