Flz.-Rakete Oerlikon
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Description
The Flz.-Rakete Oerlikon is an Israeli airborne rocket.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
General info
The Flz.-Rakete Oerlikon is a very reliable unguided rocket with a very high penetration (between 300mm - 150mm) and a maximum velocity of 651 m/s.
Each missile carries 1kg of HBX which equals 1,6kg TNT. In the most cases the explosive mass is sufficient for destroying tanks with one hit.
Its high penetration makes it perfect for attacking armoured vehicles from all possible angles.
Due to its high speed it can also used against other aircraft, especially slower and bigger targets like bombers and ground attackers.
Technical data
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 10kg |
| Max. velocity | 651 m/s |
| Explosive mass HBX | 1kg |
| TNT equivalent | 1,6kg |
Armor penetration
| Penetration in mm | 0° | 30° | 60° |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10m | 300 | 260 | 150 |
| 100m | 300 | 260 | 150 |
| 500m | 300 | 260 | 150 |
| 1000m | 300 | 260 | 150 |
| 1500m | 300 | 260 | 150 |
| 2000m | 300 | 260 | 150 |
Effective damage
The 8cm Flz.-Rakete Oerlikon is an armor piercing rocket with a medium load of explosives.
The damage inflicted by the Flz.-Rakete is decent, but it has low spall after penetration. The rockets work really well against vehicles and pillboxes but because of the shaped charge, they suffer against soft targets like AA emplacements and howitzers.
Comparison with analogues
The 8 cm Flz. Rakete is comparable to the American FFAR Mighty Mouse, Soviet S-5K, British RN, and French SNEB type 23 rockets.
Usage in battles
Perfect for destroying tanks in Ground RB, and pillboxes and other vehicles in air battles. As the explosion is very small - compared to HE rockets - it is not effective against soft targets unlike other rockets. On the other hand the good penetration makes the rocket very suitable for tank busting. Tanks are engaged best at distances between 600m - 300m from a flat angle.
In RB it is also a reliable secondary weapon for air combat. In dogfight and head on situations use salvos of at least 4 rockets. When chasing (fleeing) bombers aim thoughtful and fire pairs. Even hits at 1,5km to 2,5km are possbile.
Pros and cons
This missile is a very good option for tank hunting and even adds firepower for air combat. However you have to pay the price of a shrinked maneuverability.
Pros:
- Good penetration from all distances
- High velocity
- Good accuracy
- AA capabilities
Cons:
- Can be deflected when shot from a bad angle
- Not fuseable
- Shrinks maneuverability
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See also
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