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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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| − | The '''Rb24''' is a Swedish [[Air-to-air_missiles#Infrared_homing_.28heat-seeking.29_missiles|infrared homing air-to-air missile]] | + | The '''Rb24''' is a Swedish [[Air-to-air_missiles#Infrared_homing_.28heat-seeking.29_missiles|infrared homing air-to-air missile]]. It was introduced in [[Update 1.95 "Northern Wind"]]. The Rb24 is a license built version of the [[AIM-9B Sidewinder]] missile and performs identically to it. The missile is effective at medium to long ranges but lacks the general ability to manoeuvre well. |
=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | === Vehicles equipped with this weapon === | ||
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* {{Specs-Link|saab_j29f|short}} | * {{Specs-Link|saab_j29f|short}} | ||
* {{Specs-Link|saab_j32b|short}} | * {{Specs-Link|saab_j32b|short}} | ||
== General info == | == General info == | ||
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=== Effective damage === | === Effective damage === | ||
| − | The Rb24 is a Swedish version of the AIM-9B and can be expected to be played the same way. This missile is an excellent tool for intercepting bombers, or | + | <!-- ''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of missile (high explosive, splash damage, etc)'' --> |
| + | The Rb24 is a Swedish version of the AIM-9B and can be expected to be played the same way. This missile is an excellent tool for intercepting bombers, or unsuspecting players. The missile has a good range but suffers from bad tracking and mobility, making it easy to avoid in regular situations. Despite the many downsides, the Swedish "Robot" missile comes quite handy in most matches, giving the player more options to fight back. | ||
=== Comparison with analogues === | === Comparison with analogues === | ||
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The Rb24 is the first, and only missile unlockable in the Swedish tech-tree, just like the AIM-9B in the US tech-tree. Both missiles are very early designs and suffer from older problems. Both missiles are equal in every way and are used in the same situations. These missiles work best when chasing opponents flying straight since the seeker is quite small. Once launched, however, the missiles can guaranteé a kill on certain planes. With a 10G overload, heavier targets won't stand a chance. And when used at a higher altitude, the missiles will eliminate almost anyone within reach. | The Rb24 is the first, and only missile unlockable in the Swedish tech-tree, just like the AIM-9B in the US tech-tree. Both missiles are very early designs and suffer from older problems. Both missiles are equal in every way and are used in the same situations. These missiles work best when chasing opponents flying straight since the seeker is quite small. Once launched, however, the missiles can guaranteé a kill on certain planes. With a 10G overload, heavier targets won't stand a chance. And when used at a higher altitude, the missiles will eliminate almost anyone within reach. | ||
| − | The [[AIM-9E Sidewinder|AIM-9E]] might perform the same as the Rb24, but has a higher chance of a successful launch thanks to the improved seeker. This gives the AIM-9E the ability to lead the missile towards the opponent before launch. This helps the missile, which also suffers from bad | + | The [[AIM-9E Sidewinder|AIM-9E]] might perform the same as the Rb24, but has a higher chance of a successful launch thanks to the improved seeker. This gives the AIM-9E the ability to lead the missile towards the opponent before launch. This helps the missile, which also suffers from bad manoeuvrability. |
== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
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| + | To launch the missile in a favourable situation, altitude is recommended. Since planes equipped with the Rb24 boast large amounts of force, they handle favourably at these altitudes. The higher altitude helps the missile follow opponents more easily since their manoeuvrability becomes worse at height. Higher altitude also gives the option to intercept jet bombers with limited mobility, which are much easier to kill. | ||
| − | + | Launching the missile should be done between 0.7 - 3 km of distance. This distance is large enough for the missile to accelerate and short enough for the missile to contain fuel throughout the entire trip. Locked targets should be alone, since several heat sources will confuse the missile and send it off course, losing sight of the target. Taking this into consideration, a heat-seeking missile such as the Rb24 should '''never''' be fired behind teammates. This puts them at high risk of accidentally getting targeted, which could lead to teamkilling. | |
| − | + | === Pros and cons === | |
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
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* Effective against larger opponents | * Effective against larger opponents | ||
* Decent effective range | * Decent effective range | ||
| − | * 10G | + | * 10G maximum overload - Enough to eliminate most opponents at altitude |
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'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
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* Easily avoidable | * Easily avoidable | ||
* Bad tracker - Difficult to get a good lock-on | * Bad tracker - Difficult to get a good lock-on | ||
* Tracks poorly - Missile gets easily confused when several heat sources are present | * Tracks poorly - Missile gets easily confused when several heat sources are present | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
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| − | + | * [[AIM-9B Sidewinder]] | |
| − | * [[AIM-9B]] | + | * [[AIM-9E Sidewinder]] |
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* [[R-3S]] | * [[R-3S]] | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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* ''topic on the official game forum;'' | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
* ''encyclopedia page on the weapon;'' | * ''encyclopedia page on the weapon;'' | ||
Revision as of 19:48, 22 January 2020
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Description
The Rb24 is a Swedish infrared homing air-to-air missile. It was introduced in Update 1.95 "Northern Wind". The Rb24 is a license built version of the AIM-9B Sidewinder missile and performs identically to it. The missile is effective at medium to long ranges but lacks the general ability to manoeuvre well.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
General info
Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the missile.
Effective damage
The Rb24 is a Swedish version of the AIM-9B and can be expected to be played the same way. This missile is an excellent tool for intercepting bombers, or unsuspecting players. The missile has a good range but suffers from bad tracking and mobility, making it easy to avoid in regular situations. Despite the many downsides, the Swedish "Robot" missile comes quite handy in most matches, giving the player more options to fight back.
Comparison with analogues
The Rb24 is the first, and only missile unlockable in the Swedish tech-tree, just like the AIM-9B in the US tech-tree. Both missiles are very early designs and suffer from older problems. Both missiles are equal in every way and are used in the same situations. These missiles work best when chasing opponents flying straight since the seeker is quite small. Once launched, however, the missiles can guaranteé a kill on certain planes. With a 10G overload, heavier targets won't stand a chance. And when used at a higher altitude, the missiles will eliminate almost anyone within reach.
The AIM-9E might perform the same as the Rb24, but has a higher chance of a successful launch thanks to the improved seeker. This gives the AIM-9E the ability to lead the missile towards the opponent before launch. This helps the missile, which also suffers from bad manoeuvrability.
Usage in battles
To launch the missile in a favourable situation, altitude is recommended. Since planes equipped with the Rb24 boast large amounts of force, they handle favourably at these altitudes. The higher altitude helps the missile follow opponents more easily since their manoeuvrability becomes worse at height. Higher altitude also gives the option to intercept jet bombers with limited mobility, which are much easier to kill.
Launching the missile should be done between 0.7 - 3 km of distance. This distance is large enough for the missile to accelerate and short enough for the missile to contain fuel throughout the entire trip. Locked targets should be alone, since several heat sources will confuse the missile and send it off course, losing sight of the target. Taking this into consideration, a heat-seeking missile such as the Rb24 should never be fired behind teammates. This puts them at high risk of accidentally getting targeted, which could lead to teamkilling.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Effective against larger opponents
- Decent effective range
- 10G maximum overload - Enough to eliminate most opponents at altitude
Cons:
- Easily avoidable
- Bad tracker - Difficult to get a good lock-on
- Tracks poorly - Missile gets easily confused when several heat sources are present
History
Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref></ref>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <references />.
Media
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See also
External links
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- topic on the official game forum;
- encyclopedia page on the weapon;
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