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November 4th, 2016, 02:51 PM
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ATGMs vs Helicopters
Occasionally I am able to fire an ATGM at a helicopter but I can't seem to determine what factors are required.
It seems more common when the helo is at high altitude and is not moving but this is not always the case.
Does anyone know if it is a fire control issue or what other factors are required to take the shot?
Thank you.
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November 4th, 2016, 03:49 PM
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Re: ATGMs vs Helicopters
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Occasionally I am able to fire an ATGM at a helicopter but I can't seem to determine what factors are required.
It seems more common when the helo is at high altitude and is not moving but this is not always the case.
Does anyone know if it is a fire control issue or what other factors are required to take the shot?
Thank you.
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I haven't done any proper testing but it is usually a combination of being able to see the enemy helo, having a unit which can fire at the hex, the helo being without change of speed or alt for a bit.
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Re: ATGMs vs Helicopters
Target helicopter must be hovering, or going very slowly to engage with ATGM (or tank main guns - possibly only hovering ones for engaging with gunnery).
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Re: ATGMs vs Helicopters
With helos in particular on a modern battlefield a stationary target is a dead target.
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November 5th, 2016, 12:28 AM
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Re: ATGMs vs Helicopters
An advantage of optically guided ATGM engagement of helos is the missile will not set off AAM radar/laser warning systems.
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November 5th, 2016, 04:26 AM
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Re: ATGMs vs Helicopters
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An advantage of optically guided ATGM engagement of helos is the missile will not set off AAM radar/laser warning systems.
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Is this simulated in the game?
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November 5th, 2016, 10:25 AM
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Re: ATGMs vs Helicopters
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An advantage of optically guided ATGM engagement of helos is the missile will not set off AAM radar/laser warning systems.
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Not that I am aware of. I was referencing 'real world' use. Apologies for not specifying that. |
November 5th, 2016, 04:40 PM
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Re: ATGMs vs Helicopters
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With helos in particular on a modern battlefield a stationary target is a dead target.
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I do not know if it's the latest patch's problem, but lately I find attack helos extremely resistant to tank and ATGM fire. To the point that it is very common to take a tank round right in the face and have zero, yes ZERO damage done to the chopper! |
November 5th, 2016, 06:13 PM
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Re: ATGMs vs Helicopters
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With helos in particular on a modern battlefield a stationary target is a dead target.
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I do not know if it's the latest patch's problem, but lately I find attack helos extremely resistant to tank and ATGM fire. To the point that it is very common to take a tank round right in the face and have zero, yes ZERO damage done to the chopper! |
Are you saying the game is reporting the helo was hit, or it just appears the tank round hit.
The hex is 50m, the tank round could have been close. A very close round may result in some damage points, maybe 1 as most attack helos won't take damage beyond 2 points.
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Last edited by shahadi; November 5th, 2016 at 06:14 PM..
Reason: Damage points
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November 5th, 2016, 11:08 PM
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Re: ATGMs vs Helicopters
I have had the same experience where the helo is reported hit by a tank or ATGM and no damage is reported. Stinger missiles also tend to bounce off of Russian helos. The only thing worse are SU-25s which are like flying indestructible objects.
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