S-24
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Description
In real life, The S-24 was an unguided rocket intended for anti-infantry and other light target ground strikes with a ground proximity fuse that can be set between 3 and 33 metres with a forward direction biased shrapnel spray. Initially it did not have a proximity fuse however was added later as testing showed over 70% of the shrapnel was uselessly embedded into the ground in the vicinity where the rocket landed.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
General info
The S-24 is a HE rocket type in war thunder with a peak velocity of 410 m/s and minimal launch angle variance. The S-24 alongside the smaller S-21 and S-1of rockets are often called "Tiny Ivans" due to their similar usage in ground battles.
Effective damage
HE rocket type with approximately 71 metre fragment dispersion radius
Comparison with analogues
The S-24 performs similar to the smaller S-21 and S-1of ground strike rockets, only with a bigger 'boom.'
Usage in battles
In War Thunder the S-24 has a timed fuse so it may be used against aircraft and the strong explosive filler allows it to be used to knock out MBTs, pillboxes and even ships with 80mm penetration and a TNT filler of 25.5 kg.
Pros and cons
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History
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Media
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See also
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