VT1
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Description
The VT1 is a French SACLOS-guided surface-to-air missile. It was introduced in Update "New Power".
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
General info
| Missile characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Calibre | 165 mm |
| Mass | 73 kg |
| Guidance | Semi-automatic (SACLOS) |
| Maximum speed | 1,250 m/s |
| Maximum overload | 50 G |
| Launch range | 12 km |
| Guaranteed launch range | 11 km |
| Missile guidance time | 20 secs |
| Explosive mass | 7.86 kg TNTeq |
| Fuse delay | 1 m |
| Fuse sensitivity | 0.3 mm |
| Arming distance | 300 m |
| Trigger radius | 8 m |
| Armour penetration | 59 mm |
Effective damage
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Comparison with analogues
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Usage in battles
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Pros and cons
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Pros:
- Best Maximum overload for a SAM (50 G)
- Great top speed at 1250 m/s
- The 7.86 kg warhead is very affective against plane
Cons:
- Altough it can pull 50 G it is less effective against close aircraft
- Making sharp turn can make it move uncontrollably
- The warhead is less effective against tank compared to similar SAM due to its 8m trigger radius
History
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Media
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See also
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External links
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