Python 3

Description

The Python 3 is an Israeli heatseeking missile, being a further development of the Shafrir 2. Produced by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, it was much improved and has seen widespread service. Notably in the 1982 Lebanon war, it performed very well, gaining between 35-50 kills to its name. The PLAAF was also enthused with it, liscensing it as the PL-8.

The Python 3 was introduced in Update "La Royale", and comfortably sits as one of, if not the best short range IR missile. Compared to the AIM-9L and R-60M, it is faster and at 40Gs, pulls much harder than both. It has better range than the R-60M, and in most cases the AIM-9L, although in theory at high altitude the AIM-9L will outrange it. It works well being shot at strange angles that enemies will not expect, to avoid being flared away.

Vehicles equipped with this weapon

• Kfir C.2
• Kfir C.7
• Kurnass 2000
• Netz

General info

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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:

• high G-Load of 40G

Cons:

• is vulnerable to flares

History

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See also

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