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| − | ' | + | The R-60, being a short range infrared homing missile, is usually most effective at ranges between 1000m-2200m. The reason for this is due to the short burn time of the propellent and the first 1000m of the launch being dedicated to bring the missile to speed. The missile usually will burn out not reach it's target when launched at an enemy from 2000m and travelling in a straight line when above mach 1. |
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| + | The R-60 is best used when attacking the enemy from the side rather then from behind. When launched from behind, the enemy (if they have enough speed) can dodge the missile quite easily when moving with it's trajectory then suddenly changing course, however if launched from the side, the missile will usually hit thanks to it's 18G maximum overload and can prove difficult to dodge when flying against it's trajectory. While only being rear-aspect, the R-60 can sometimes be useful in a headon engagement as a last resort (given the enemy has a large heat signiture such as afterburners) if all ammo is expended, however it isn't advisable to engage in headons with this missile due to the somewhat unreliable lockon from of the missiles from front-aspect (depending on the aircraft your engaging). | ||
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
Revision as of 07:22, 25 December 2019
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Description
Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
General info
Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the missile.
Effective damage
Describe the type of damage produced by this type of missile (high explosive, splash damage, etc)
Comparison with analogues
Give a comparative description of missiles that have firepower equal to this weapon.
Usage in battles
The R-60, being a short range infrared homing missile, is usually most effective at ranges between 1000m-2200m. The reason for this is due to the short burn time of the propellent and the first 1000m of the launch being dedicated to bring the missile to speed. The missile usually will burn out not reach it's target when launched at an enemy from 2000m and travelling in a straight line when above mach 1.
The R-60 is best used when attacking the enemy from the side rather then from behind. When launched from behind, the enemy (if they have enough speed) can dodge the missile quite easily when moving with it's trajectory then suddenly changing course, however if launched from the side, the missile will usually hit thanks to it's 18G maximum overload and can prove difficult to dodge when flying against it's trajectory. While only being rear-aspect, the R-60 can sometimes be useful in a headon engagement as a last resort (given the enemy has a large heat signiture such as afterburners) if all ammo is expended, however it isn't advisable to engage in headons with this missile due to the somewhat unreliable lockon from of the missiles from front-aspect (depending on the aircraft your engaging).
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:
Cons:
History
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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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- encyclopedia page on the weapon;
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