BGM-71C I-TOW
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Description
The BGM-71C I-TOW is an American SACLOS-guided anti-tank missile. It was introduced in Update 1.73 "Vive la France".
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
Vehicles equipped with this weapon | |
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Attack helicopters | A-129 International (p) · A129CBT |
AH-1F · Tzefa D/E · Tzefa B · ▅AH-1E · AH-1S | |
Lahatut | |
Utility helicopters | A.109EOA-2 · BO 105 CB-2 · Lynx AH.Mk.1 · UH-1C · UH-1C XM-30 |
Light tanks | Begleitpanzer 57 (Modification) |
Tank destroyers | M113A1 (TOW) (Modification) · ␗M113A1 (TOW) (Modification) · M901 |
General info
Missile characteristics | |
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Mass | 19 kg |
Guidance | Semi-automatic (SACLOS) |
Maximum speed | 296 m/s |
Missile guidance time | 25 secs |
Firing range | 3.75 km |
Explosive mass | 2.72 kg TNTeq |
Armour penetration | 630 mm |
Effective damage
The HEAT warhead does it's signature straight line of damage after penetration, with slight and unreliable spalling damage from the 6 pounds of TNT equivalent against armor, lightly armored vehicles such as the BMP's will be annihilated by the HE effects
Comparison with analogues
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Usage in battles
Helicopters can readily use this against tanks with excellent results and nearly guaranteed penetration of ground targets.
Ground vehicles such as the m901 are limited more by the design of the vehicle than the round it fires unless in a perfect hull down position.
Pros and cons
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Pros: Long range and nimble missile for tanks
Excellent penetration even at odd angles (315mm at 60 degrees)
Decent post-penetration effects for a HEAT warhead
Excellent tracking for manouvering ground target
Ground vehicles can readily shoot down hovering helicopters
Cons:
For helicopters the nose must be continuously facing the target
Negligible usage against air targets in helicopters
Will be within spaa range before you get in range, use terrain to stay under the radar
History
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See also
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