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9M39 Igla

2024-03-22T19:17:32Z

U109262073: /* Vehicles equipped with this weapon */ added ZSU-23-4M4

== Description ==

[[File:WeaponImage 9M39 Igla.png|thumb|left|420px|The 9M39 Igla missile with fins folded and deployed (scale is approximate)]]
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The '''9M39 Igla''' is a Soviet [[Air-to-air_missiles#Infrared_homing_.28heat-seeking.29_missiles|infrared homing air-to-air missile]], it was introduced in [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]].

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|ka_50}}
* {{Specs-Link|ka_52}}
* {{Specs-Link|mi_8amtsh}}
* {{Specs-Link|mi_28n}}
* {{Specs-Link|mi_28nm}}
* {{Specs-Link|mi_35m}}
* [[ZSU-23-4M4]]

== General info ==

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! colspan="2" | Missile characteristics
|-
| '''Mass''' || 10.6 kg
|-
| '''Guidance''' || IR
|-
| '''Aspect''' || All-aspects
|-
| '''Lock range (rear-aspect)''' || 11.00 km
|-
| '''Lock range (all-aspect)''' || 6.00 km
|-
| '''IRCCM''' || Yes
|-
| '''Launch range''' || 5.20 km
|-
| '''Maximum speed''' || 1.7 M
|-
| '''Maximum overload''' || 10.2 G
|-
| '''Missile guidance time''' || 14 secs
|-
| '''Explosive type''' || OKFOL-20
|-
|'''Explosive mass'''
|0.4g
|-
|'''TNT Equivalent'''
|530g
|-
|}

=== Effective damage ===
This missile can sometimes feel lackluster in the damage department, while it will score a kill most of the times, on not-so rare occasions it will just critically damage the target due to its rather low explosive mass (530g).

=== Comparison with analogues ===

The missile is identical in many points to the American [[AIM-92 Stinger]]. Its top speed is slower, and it only has a slightly shorter guidance time and a slightly lighter explosive mass.

== Usage in battles ==
The Igla can catch unsuspecting players off guard, if launched from a helicopter's helipad it has the capability to successfully engage aircraft beyond 5 kilometers if they are unaware of the threat. Its considerable range can pose a persistent threat even to vigilant players who are aware of its launch. Evading an Igla fired at relatively close range requires active maneuvering, which can result in a significant loss of speed, leaving the aircraft vulnerable to attacks from friendly planes or Self-Propelled Anti-Aircraft (SPAA) units. Alternatively, if spotted early, it may be possible to outdistance the missile once its burner has been ran out by leaving the area at Mach 1.0+.

Players should remain cautious of slow or stalling aircraft while operating with a vehicle with the Igla missile, particularly in proximity to the battlefield. Launching the missile at such aircraft leaves them insufficient time to evade, as they lack the necessary airspeed to maneuver effectively.

=== Pros and cons ===


'''Pros:'''

* Average max overload of 10G
* Very good all-aspect lock range (6km)
* Challenging to counter with flares

'''Cons:'''

* Slowest speed of all MANPADS-type missiles although this can be an advantage
* Caged seeker

== History ==
The SA-18 Grouse, equipped with the 9M39 missile, was incorporated into the Soviet Army in 1983. Following suit, the 9K38 Igla, featuring the same 9M39 missile, achieved full operational status within the Soviet Army during the same year. Key enhancements compared to the Igla-1 encompassed significantly bolstered resistance to flares and jamming, a more refined seeker system, widened engagement capability to cover fighters approaching head-on (all-aspect capability) under favorable conditions, a slightly extended range, and an upgraded rocket with heightened impulse and velocity, albeit with a comparable time of flight to maximum range.

== Media ==
''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''

== See also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''

* ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;''
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''other literature.''

{{Missiles}}

[[Category:Suspended armaments]]

Flz.-Rakete Oerlikon

2022-01-01T08:08:00Z

U109262073: /* Pros and cons */

== Description ==
''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|spitfire_lf_mk9e_weisman}}
* {{Specs-Link|spitfire_mk9c_iaf}}

== General info ==
''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the rocket.''

=== Effective damage ===
The Damage presented by the Flz. Rakete is decent, but has low spall after penetration, they work really well against pill boxes but due to the lack of a non-concentrated explosion suffer against things like AAA and howitzers.

=== Comparison with analogues ===
The 8cm Flz. Rakete is comparable to the American [[FFAR Mighty Mouse]], French [[SNEB type 23]], and Russian [[S-5K]] rockets.

== Usage in battles ==
Destroying Tanks in Ground RB, and Pillboxes and other vehicles in Air battles.

=== Pros and cons ===
'''Pros:'''

Good penetration, sometimes doesn't mind what angle it hits at

*

'''Cons:'''

Wing mounted most of the time.

*

== History ==
''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.''

== Media ==
''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''

== See also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''

* ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;''
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''other literature.''

{{Rockets}}

[[Category:Suspended armaments]]

Flz.-Rakete Oerlikon

2022-01-01T08:07:21Z

U109262073: Editing changes

== Description ==
''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|spitfire_lf_mk9e_weisman}}
* {{Specs-Link|spitfire_mk9c_iaf}}

== General info ==
''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the rocket.''

=== Effective damage ===
The Damage presented by the Flz. Rakete is decent, but has low spall after penetration, they work really well against pill boxes but due to the lack of a non-concentrated explosion suffer against things like AAA and howitzers.

=== Comparison with analogues ===
The 8cm Flz. Rakete is comparable to the American [[FFAR Mighty Mouse]], French [[SNEB type 23]], and Russian [[S-5K]] rockets.

== Usage in battles ==
Destroying Tanks in Ground RB, and Pillboxes and other vehicles in Air battles.

=== Pros and cons ===
'''Pros:'''

'''Good penetration, sometimes doesn't mind what angle it hits at'''

*

'''Cons:'''

'''Wing mounted most of the time.'''

*

== History ==
''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.''

== Media ==
''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''

== See also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''

* ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;''
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''other literature.''

{{Rockets}}

[[Category:Suspended armaments]]

Flz.-Rakete Oerlikon

2022-01-01T08:06:08Z

U109262073: Edits to multiple sections, added to Pros and Cons, Usage in battles, ect.

== Description ==
''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|spitfire_lf_mk9e_weisman}}
* {{Specs-Link|spitfire_mk9c_iaf}}

== General info ==
''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the rocket.''

=== Effective damage ===
The Damage presented by the Flz. Rakete is decent, but has low spall after penetration, they work really well against pill boxes but due to the lack of a non-concentrated explosion suffer against things like AAA and howitzers.

=== Comparison with analogues ===
The 8cm Flz. Rakete is comparable to the American [[FFAR Mighty Mouse]], French [[SNEB type 23]], and Russian [[S-5K]] rockets.

== Usage in battles ==
Destroying Tanks in Ground RB, and Pillboxes and other vehicles in Air battles.

=== Pros and cons ===
'''Pros: Good penetration, sometimes doesn't mind what angle it hits at, even if wing mounted they are mostly accurate.'''

*

'''Cons: Most of the time its wing mounted'''

*

== History ==
''Examine the history of the creation and combat usage of the weapon in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the weapon and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>.''

== Media ==
''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''

== See also ==
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''

* ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;''
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''

* ''topic on the official game forum;''
* ''other literature.''

{{Rockets}}

[[Category:Suspended armaments]]