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CIRIT

2022-10-23T16:04:56Z

U20727138: Major content update adding basic information to the General information section and usage in battle

== Description ==
''The '''Roketsan Cirit''''' is a Turkish laser-guided air-to-ground missile. It was introduced in [[Update "Drone Age"]]

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|t_129_atak}}

== General info ==
Initially added for the [[T129]], the missile has yet to be added to other helicopters.
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="2" |Missile characteristics
|-
|Mass
|15 kg
|-
|Guidance
|Laser
|-
|Maximum Speed
|480 m/s
|-
|Missile Guidance Time
|45.0 s
|-
|Firing Range
|10.00 km
|-
|Guaranteed Launch Range
|8.00 km
|-
|Explosive Mass
|1.19 kg TNTeq
|-
|Armour Penetration
|290 mm
|}

=== Effective damage ===
''The Cirit has a small HEAT warhead that offers up to 290 mm of penetration at 0°,'' 251 mm at 30°, 145 mm at 60° at all ranges. Successful penetration is likely to cause critical damage to crew and components only in the compartment that is impacted, like the hull, engine compartment and turret. Hitting fuel tanks or ammunition storage can cause a fuel explosion or ammunition detonation. Very lightly armoured vehicles like SPAA and open tops can be destroyed in one hit by a missile.

There is a very small amount of splash damage dealt by the CIRIT, all but the weakest of armour will not take any noticeable damage.

=== Comparison with analogues ===

* [[L-UMTAS]] - The L-UMTAS is another Turkish laser-guided air-to-ground missile. It is a bigger missile with a larger HEAT tandem warhead. The penetration is higher at 1100 mm at 0°. The missile also flies in a top-down attack mode allowing the user to exploit weakly armoured roof armour. However, the missile is quite slow and takes time to climb, which results in a long time to kill.

* [[Hydra-70 M247]] - The Hydra-70 is a dumb fire rocket found on most western helicopters with a warhead comparable to the CIRIT in penetration. The Hydra has better performance at close range with higher speed and the ability to launch many rockets in a short time.
* [[BGM-71D TOW-2]] - The TOW-2 is an ATGM with a shorter range than the CIRIT, but has better penetration. The TOW is SACLOS guided and can only be fired one at a time while the laser-guided CIRIT can be fired in groups to increase damage to the target.

== Usage in battles ==
''The Cirit missile is best used at range to accurately take out high-value targets such as SPAA and other lightly armoured vehicles with anti-air capabilities. The destruction of air defence allows you to use slower munitions with better penetration, like the [[L-UMTAS]], on harder targets.''

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

* The 8.0 km maximum range is outside the effective range of all SPAAGs, increasing survivability during engagements at this range.
* Ability to fire multiple missiles at one time while tracking the same target.

'''Cons:'''

* Low maximum penetration makes the missile a poor choice against MBTs.
* Several SAM-based SPAA can engage targets at 8km and beyond.
* Not a true fire and forget, the missile requires constant guidance to successfully hit the target.

*

== 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.''

{{Missiles}}

[[Category:Suspended armaments]]

XM140 (30 mm)

2022-07-26T15:40:31Z

U20727138: Updated spelling

== Description ==
The XM140 and XM552 development started in 1963 as an option to satisfy the need for a high penetrating gun for the Cobra attack helicopter. The XM140 is used on the [[UH-1C XM-30]], a modified [[UH-1C]], where two XM140 autocannons mounted in the fully flexible XM156/M156 universal mounts to create the XM-30 system. The XM140 in the XM-30 system was introduced with the [[UH-1C XM-30]] as a [[wt:en/news/5712-shop-pre-order-bundles-and-packs-for-major-update-1-81-en|premium pack]] in [[Update 1.81 "The Valkyries"]] and was removed from sale after the [[wt:en/news/6542-shop-the-new-year-sale-en|2019 New Year Sale]].

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|uh_1c_xm_30}} (Suspended)

== General info ==
''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.''

=== Available shells ===
''Default: HEDP''

=== Comparison with analogues ===

* [[M230E-1 (30 mm)]]: 30 mm American chain cannon found on the Apache, has access to a similar HEDP round but with better penetration and accuracy.
* [[M195 (20 mm)]]: 20 mm American rotary cannon seen on the AH-1G attack helicopter, completes the same tasks as the XM140, but with 20 mm rounds and a way higher rate of fire.

== Usage in battles ==
The cannon offers the pilot a versatile high power gun that can deal with lightly armoured targets including planes and other helicopters where the HEDP round can cause critical damage. Pilots may also be able to exploit the weak roof armour of some medium tanks as well as disable engines by penetrating the engine decks of heavy tanks or MBTs.

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

* The gun offers high versatility.
* Accurate up to 1000m away

*

'''Cons:'''

* Mediocre penetration on medium tanks and MBTs
* Low rate of fire

*

== History ==
Development for the cannon and XM552 round began in 1963. The weapon system was initially proposed for the Cobra helicopter and later the Cheyenne helicopter. The system was not fielded as the XM140 was too heavy for the Cobra, and the development for the Cheyenne was terminated. Development of the XM552 continued because the round had potential use with other 30mm cannons.

== Media ==
''An excellent addition to the article would be a video guide, as well as 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 cannon/machine gun;''
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==

* [https://www.archives.gov/files/declassification/iscap/pdf/2013-027-doc9.pdf Armor Penetration Requirements for Medium Caliber Weapon Systems declassified audit document]

{{USA aircraft cannons}}

[[Category:Aircraft cannons]]

XM140 (30 mm)

2022-07-26T15:35:41Z

U20727138: /* Comparison with analogues */

== Description ==
The XM140 and XM552 development started in 1963 as an option to satisfy the need for a high penetrating gun for the Cobra attack helicopter. The XM140 is used on the [[UH-1C XM-30]], a modified [[UH-1C]], where two XM140 autocannons mounted in the fully flexible XM156/M156 universal mounts to create the XM-30 system. The XM140 in the XM-30 system was introduced with the [[UH-1C XM-30]] as a [[wt:en/news/5712-shop-pre-order-bundles-and-packs-for-major-update-1-81-en|premium pack]] in [[Update 1.81 "The Valkyries"]] and was removed from sale after the [[wt:en/news/6542-shop-the-new-year-sale-en|2019 New Year Sale]].

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|uh_1c_xm_30}} (Suspended)

== General info ==
''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.''

=== Available shells ===
''Default: HEDP''

=== Comparison with analogues ===

* [[M230E-1 (30 mm)]]: 30 mm American chain cannon found on the Apache, has access to similar HEDP round but with better penetration and accuracy.
* [[M195 (20 mm)]]: 20 mm American rotary cannon seen on the AH-1G attack helicopter, completes the same tasks as the XM140, but with 20 mm rounds and way higher firerate.

== Usage in battles ==
The cannon offers the pilot a versatile high power gun that can deal with lightly armoured targets including planes and other helicopters where the HEDP round can cause critical damage. Pilots may also be able to exploit the weak roof armour of some medium tanks as well as disabling engines by penetrating the engine decks of heavy tanks or MBTs.

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

* The gun is offers high versatility.
* Accurate up to 1000m away

*

'''Cons:'''

* Mediocre penetration on medium tanks and MBTs
* Low firerate

*

== History ==
Development for the cannon and XM552 round began in 1963. The weapon system was initally proposed for the Cobra helicopter and later the Cheyenne helicopter. The system was not fielded as the XM140 was too heavy for the Cobra; and the development for the Cheyenne was terminated. Development of the XM552 continued because the round had potential use with other 30mm cannons.

== Media ==
''An excellent addition to the article would be a video guide, as well as 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 cannon/machine gun;''
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==

* [https://www.archives.gov/files/declassification/iscap/pdf/2013-027-doc9.pdf Armor Penetration Requirements for Medium Caliber Weapon Systems declassified audit document]

{{USA aircraft cannons}}

[[Category:Aircraft cannons]]

XM140 (30 mm)

2022-07-26T15:35:09Z

U20727138: /* Comparison with analogues */

== Description ==
The XM140 and XM552 development started in 1963 as an option to satisfy the need for a high penetrating gun for the Cobra attack helicopter. The XM140 is used on the [[UH-1C XM-30]], a modified [[UH-1C]], where two XM140 autocannons mounted in the fully flexible XM156/M156 universal mounts to create the XM-30 system. The XM140 in the XM-30 system was introduced with the [[UH-1C XM-30]] as a [[wt:en/news/5712-shop-pre-order-bundles-and-packs-for-major-update-1-81-en|premium pack]] in [[Update 1.81 "The Valkyries"]] and was removed from sale after the [[wt:en/news/6542-shop-the-new-year-sale-en|2019 New Year Sale]].

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|uh_1c_xm_30}} (Suspended)

== General info ==
''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.''

=== Available shells ===
''Default: HEDP''

=== Comparison with analogues ===

* [[M230E-1 (30 mm)]]: 30 mm American chain cannon found on the Apache, has access to simmelar HEDP round but with better penetration and accuracy.
* [[M195 (20 mm)]]: 20 mm American rotary cannon seen on the AH-1G attack helicopter, completes the same tasks as the XM140, but with 20 mm rounds and way higher firerate.

== Usage in battles ==
The cannon offers the pilot a versatile high power gun that can deal with lightly armoured targets including planes and other helicopters where the HEDP round can cause critical damage. Pilots may also be able to exploit the weak roof armour of some medium tanks as well as disabling engines by penetrating the engine decks of heavy tanks or MBTs.

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

* The gun is offers high versatility.
* Accurate up to 1000m away

*

'''Cons:'''

* Mediocre penetration on medium tanks and MBTs
* Low firerate

*

== History ==
Development for the cannon and XM552 round began in 1963. The weapon system was initally proposed for the Cobra helicopter and later the Cheyenne helicopter. The system was not fielded as the XM140 was too heavy for the Cobra; and the development for the Cheyenne was terminated. Development of the XM552 continued because the round had potential use with other 30mm cannons.

== Media ==
''An excellent addition to the article would be a video guide, as well as 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 cannon/machine gun;''
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==

* [https://www.archives.gov/files/declassification/iscap/pdf/2013-027-doc9.pdf Armor Penetration Requirements for Medium Caliber Weapon Systems declassified audit document]

{{USA aircraft cannons}}

[[Category:Aircraft cannons]]

XM140 (30 mm)

2022-07-26T15:22:45Z

U20727138: /* Usage in battles */

== Description ==
The XM140 and XM552 development started in 1963 as an option to satisfy the need for a high penetrating gun for the Cobra attack helicopter. The XM140 is used on the [[UH-1C XM-30]], a modified [[UH-1C]], where two XM140 autocannons mounted in the fully flexible XM156/M156 universal mounts to create the XM-30 system. The XM140 in the XM-30 system was introduced with the [[UH-1C XM-30]] as a [[wt:en/news/5712-shop-pre-order-bundles-and-packs-for-major-update-1-81-en|premium pack]] in [[Update 1.81 "The Valkyries"]] and was removed from sale after the [[wt:en/news/6542-shop-the-new-year-sale-en|2019 New Year Sale]].

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|uh_1c_xm_30}} (Suspended)

== General info ==
''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.''

=== Available shells ===
''Default: HEDP''

=== Comparison with analogues ===
''Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns, that have firepower equal to these type of weapons.''

== Usage in battles ==
The cannon offers the pilot a versatile high power gun that can deal with lightly armoured targets including planes and other helicopters where the HEDP round can cause critical damage. Pilots may also be able to exploit the weak roof armour of some medium tanks as well as disabling engines by penetrating the engine decks of heavy tanks or MBTs.

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

* The gun is offers high versatility.
* Accurate up to 1000m away

*

'''Cons:'''

* Mediocre penetration on medium tanks and MBTs
* Low firerate

*

== History ==
Development for the cannon and XM552 round began in 1963. The weapon system was initally proposed for the Cobra helicopter and later the Cheyenne helicopter. The system was not fielded as the XM140 was too heavy for the Cobra; and the development for the Cheyenne was terminated. Development of the XM552 continued because the round had potential use with other 30mm cannons.

== Media ==
''An excellent addition to the article would be a video guide, as well as 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 cannon/machine gun;''
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==

* [https://www.archives.gov/files/declassification/iscap/pdf/2013-027-doc9.pdf Armor Penetration Requirements for Medium Caliber Weapon Systems declassified audit document]

{{USA aircraft cannons}}

[[Category:Aircraft cannons]]

XM140 (30 mm)

2022-07-26T15:21:22Z

U20727138: /* External links */

== Description ==
The XM140 and XM552 development started in 1963 as an option to satisfy the need for a high penetrating gun for the Cobra attack helicopter. The XM140 is used on the [[UH-1C XM-30]], a modified [[UH-1C]], where two XM140 autocannons mounted in the fully flexible XM156/M156 universal mounts to create the XM-30 system. The XM140 in the XM-30 system was introduced with the [[UH-1C XM-30]] as a [[wt:en/news/5712-shop-pre-order-bundles-and-packs-for-major-update-1-81-en|premium pack]] in [[Update 1.81 "The Valkyries"]] and was removed from sale after the [[wt:en/news/6542-shop-the-new-year-sale-en|2019 New Year Sale]].

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|uh_1c_xm_30}} (Suspended)

== General info ==
''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.''

=== Available shells ===
''Default: HEDP''

=== Comparison with analogues ===
''Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns, that have firepower equal to these type of weapons.''

== Usage in battles ==
The cannon offers the pilot a versatile high power gun that can deal with lightly armoured targets including planes and other helicopters. Pilots may also be able to exploit the weak roof armour of some medium tanks as well as disabling engines by penetrating the engine decks of heavy tanks or MBTs.

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

* The gun is offers high versatility.
* Accurate up to 1000m away

*

'''Cons:'''

* Mediocre penetration on medium tanks and MBTs
* Low firerate

*

== History ==
Development for the cannon and XM552 round began in 1963. The weapon system was initally proposed for the Cobra helicopter and later the Cheyenne helicopter. The system was not fielded as the XM140 was too heavy for the Cobra; and the development for the Cheyenne was terminated. Development of the XM552 continued because the round had potential use with other 30mm cannons.

== Media ==
''An excellent addition to the article would be a video guide, as well as 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 cannon/machine gun;''
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==

* [https://www.archives.gov/files/declassification/iscap/pdf/2013-027-doc9.pdf Armor Penetration Requirements for Medium Caliber Weapon Systems declassified audit document]

{{USA aircraft cannons}}

[[Category:Aircraft cannons]]

XM140 (30 mm)

2022-07-26T15:18:42Z

U20727138: Updated weapon description, usage in battles, and history

== Description ==
The XM140 and XM552 development started in 1963 as an option to satisfy the need for a high penetrating gun for the Cobra attack helicopter. The XM140 is used on the [[UH-1C XM-30]], a modified [[UH-1C]], where two XM140 autocannons mounted in the fully flexible XM156/M156 universal mounts to create the XM-30 system. The XM140 in the XM-30 system was introduced with the [[UH-1C XM-30]] as a [[wt:en/news/5712-shop-pre-order-bundles-and-packs-for-major-update-1-81-en|premium pack]] in [[Update 1.81 "The Valkyries"]] and was removed from sale after the [[wt:en/news/6542-shop-the-new-year-sale-en|2019 New Year Sale]].

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|uh_1c_xm_30}} (Suspended)

== General info ==
''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.''

=== Available shells ===
''Default: HEDP''

=== Comparison with analogues ===
''Give a comparative description of cannons/machine guns, that have firepower equal to these type of weapons.''

== Usage in battles ==
The cannon offers the pilot a versatile high power gun that can deal with lightly armoured targets including planes and other helicopters. Pilots may also be able to exploit the weak roof armour of some medium tanks as well as disabling engines by penetrating the engine decks of heavy tanks or MBTs.

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

* The gun is offers high versatility.
* Accurate up to 1000m away

*

'''Cons:'''

* Mediocre penetration on medium tanks and MBTs
* Low firerate

*

== History ==
Development for the cannon and XM552 round began in 1963. The weapon system was initally proposed for the Cobra helicopter and later the Cheyenne helicopter. The system was not fielded as the XM140 was too heavy for the Cobra; and the development for the Cheyenne was terminated. Development of the XM552 continued because the round had potential use with other 30mm cannons.

== Media ==
''An excellent addition to the article would be a video guide, as well as 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 cannon/machine gun;''
* ''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;''
* ''encyclopedia page on the weapon;''
* ''other literature.''

{{USA aircraft cannons}}

[[Category:Aircraft cannons]]