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AIM-7C Sparrow

2022-01-25T14:11:44Z

U24346972: Update on my previous larger edit to remove extra bullet points that showed on the live page, but not in the editor

== Description ==

[[File:WeaponImage AIM-7E Sparrow.png|thumb|left|420px|The AIM-7C Sparrow missile (scale is approximate)]]
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The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is an American [[Air-to-air_missiles#Semi-Active_Radar_Homing_.28SARH.29_missiles|semi-active radar-homing air-to-air missile]]. It was introduced in [[Update "Starfighters"]].

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|f3h-2}}

== General info ==
The {{PAGENAME}} is a SARH guided missile with a 15G overload and is the earliest version of the AIM-7 found in-game.

=== Effective damage ===
Much like the [[AIM-7D Sparrow|AIM-7D]] The {{PAGENAME}} contains enough explosive mass to devastate any target it hits. In most cases, this missile will instantly destroy any plane on contact, resulting in an immediate kill.

=== Comparison with analogues ===
This missile is best compared to other Sparrow class missiles such as the [[AIM-7D Sparrow|AIM-7D]], and is best identified by its SARH guidance system and brief tracking delay after launch.

== Usage in battles ==
The use of the {{PAGENAME}} can be quite tricky as it requires many variables to align for proper tracking. As with many other AIM-7 Sparrows, the missile has a 1.5 second tracking delay upon launch, which can make leading a target difficult. Due to this and the missile's average G force tolerance, it is generally best to use this from 4-5 km away on slow moving, high altitude targets who will give the missile ample time to track. However, some success can also be found in head-on engagements when launched from a 5-6 km distance to the target.

=== Pros and cons ===

'''Pros:'''

* All aspect guidance
* Decent matchmaking can result in games where many opponents do not have RWR or chaff countermeasures

'''Cons:'''

* Requires a constant radar lock
* Generally does not work at low altitude due to early radar systems
* Has a 1.5 second delay after launch before it begins tracking
* Lower range than other AIM-7 Sparrows, making the optimal launch window small
* Will sometimes completely fail to track, even under optimal circumstances

== History ==

The AIM-7C Sparrow was the first missile produced in the US Armed Forces' 3rd generation of Sparrow missiles. Despite being a 3rd generation missile, it was the first fully operational Sparrow missile, as the previous generations contained only prototypes that were never used in live service. At the time, it was designated AAM-N-6, and entered service in 1958. It would keep this name until 1963 when the Air Force and Navy agreed on standardized naming conventions for their missiles. However, due to its short-range only 2,000 units were ever produced, and it was quickly replaced by the [[AIM-7D Sparrow|AIM-7D]] in 1959.

== 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]]

AIM-7C Sparrow

2022-01-25T14:09:27Z

U24346972: Filled out most of the categories on the page with details regarding my experiences with the AIM-7C. I am very new to Wiki Editing, so I tried to copy similar formatting to other pages. I apologize if there are formatting issues.

== Description ==

[[File:WeaponImage AIM-7E Sparrow.png|thumb|left|420px|The AIM-7C Sparrow missile (scale is approximate)]]
{{Break}}
The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is an American [[Air-to-air_missiles#Semi-Active_Radar_Homing_.28SARH.29_missiles|semi-active radar-homing air-to-air missile]]. It was introduced in [[Update "Starfighters"]].

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|f3h-2}}

== General info ==
The {{PAGENAME}} is a SARH guided missile with a 15G overload and is the earliest version of the AIM-7 found in-game.

=== Effective damage ===
Much like the [[AIM-7D Sparrow|AIM-7D]] The {{PAGENAME}} contains enough explosive mass to devastate any target it hits. In most cases, this missile will instantly destroy any plane on contact, resulting in an immediate kill.

=== Comparison with analogues ===
This missile is best compared to other Sparrow class missiles such as the [[AIM-7D Sparrow|AIM-7D]], and is best identified by its SARH guidance system and brief tracking delay after launch.

== Usage in battles ==
The use of the {{PAGENAME}} can be quite tricky as it requires many variables to align for proper tracking. As with many other AIM-7 Sparrows, the missile has a 1.5 second tracking delay upon launch, which can make leading a target difficult. Due to this and the missile's average G force tolerance, it is generally best to use this from 4-5 km away on slow moving, high altitude targets who will give the missile ample time to track. However, some success can also be found in head-on engagements when launched from a 5-6 km distance to the target.

=== Pros and cons ===

'''Pros:'''

* All aspect guidance
* Decent matchmaking can result in games where many opponents do not have RWR or chaff countermeasures

*

'''Cons:'''

* Requires a constant radar lock
* Generally does not work at low altitude due to early radar systems
* Has a 1.5 second delay after launch before it begins tracking
* Lower range than other AIM-7 Sparrows, making the optimal launch window small
* Will sometimes completely fail to track, even under optimal circumstances

*

== History ==

The AIM-7C Sparrow was the first missile produced in the US Armed Forces' 3rd generation of Sparrow missiles. Despite being a 3rd generation missile, it was the first fully operational Sparrow missile, as the previous generations contained only prototypes that were never used in live service. At the time, it was designated AAM-N-6, and entered service in 1958. It would keep this name until 1963 when the Air Force and Navy agreed on standardized naming conventions for their missiles. However, due to its short-range only 2,000 units were ever produced, and it was quickly replaced by the [[AIM-7D Sparrow|AIM-7D]] in 1959.

== 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]]

User:U24346972

2022-01-25T12:22:54Z

U24346972:

I've seen other Wiki contributors make pages here, so here's mine :)

= SirPyrrhic's Page =
I haven't done much Wiki editing before, so this will likely be brief.

== About Me ==
Hey, my name's SirPyrrhic, and I've been playing WarThunder on Steam since 2014. I mainly focus on Air Realistic battles, although I do occasionally play some Tank Realistic battles with friends. While I have little experience editing the wiki, I have made one of the top Steam general guides, which I will likely be bringing up to date in the near future.

== My Goals on the Wiki ==
I've noticed that, generally, it takes a good chunk of time for vehicles to get revisions on the Wiki, which adds to the challenge of picking up a brand new vehicle. This issue is further pronounced with weapons systems, such as missiles, that can go months without a good description or tips on their use. My goal is to eventually create pages on the wiki for new vehicles and weapon systems, as well as fill in the gaps on existing ones.

User:U24346972

2022-01-25T12:19:40Z

U24346972: Created page with "= SirPyrrhic's Page = I haven't done much Wiki editing before, so this will likely be brief. == About Me == Hey, my name's SirPyrrhic, and I've been playing WarThunder on Ste..."

= SirPyrrhic's Page =
I haven't done much Wiki editing before, so this will likely be brief.

== About Me ==
Hey, my name's SirPyrrhic, and I've been playing WarThunder on Steam since 2014. I mainly focus on Air Realistic battles, although I do occasionally play some Tank Realistic battles with friends. While I have little experience editing the wiki, I have made one of the top Steam general guides, which I will likely be bringing up to date in the near future.

== My Goals on the Wiki ==
I've noticed that, generally, it takes a good chunk of time for vehicles to get revisions on the Wiki, which adds to the challenge of picking up a brand new vehicle. This issue is further pronounced with weapons systems, such as missiles, that can go months without a good description or tips on their use. My goal is to eventually create pages on the wiki for new vehicles and weapon systems, as well as fill in the gaps on existing ones.

AIM-7C Sparrow

2022-01-25T11:49:10Z

U24346972: /* Description */

== Description ==
[[File:WeaponImage AIM-7E Sparrow.png|thumb|left|420px|The AIM-7C Sparrow missile (scale is approximate)]]
{{Break}}
The AIM-7C Sparrow was the first missile produced in the US Armed Forces' 3rd generation of Sparrow missiles. Despite being a 3rd generation missile, it was the first fully operational Sparrow missile, as the previous generations contained only prototypes that were never used in live service. At the time, it was designated AAM-N-6, and entered service in 1958. It would keep this name until 1963 when the Air Force and Navy agreed on standardized naming conventions for their missiles. However, due to its short range only 2,000 units were ever produced, and it was quickly replaced by the [[AIM-7D Sparrow|AIM-7D]] in 1959.

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|f3h-2}}

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

=== Effective damage ===
''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of missile (high explosive, splash damage, etc)''

=== Comparison with analogues ===
''Give a comparative description of missiles that have firepower equal to this weapon.''

== Usage in battles ==
''Describe situations when you would utilise this missile in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)''

=== Pros and cons ===
''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.''

'''Pros:'''

*

'''Cons:'''

*

== 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;''
* ''encyclopedia page on the weapon;''
* ''other literature.''

{{Missiles}}

[[Category:Suspended armaments]]

AIM-7C Sparrow

2022-01-25T11:45:47Z

U24346972: /* Description */

== Description ==
[[File:WeaponImage AIM-7E Sparrow.png|thumb|left|420px|The AIM-7C Sparrow missile (scale is approximate)]]
{{Break}}
''The AIM-7C Sparrow was the first missile produced in the US Armed Forces' 3rd generation of Sparrow missiles. Despite being a 3rd generation missile, it was the first fully operational Sparrow missile, as the previous generations contained only prototypes that were never used in live service. At the time, it was designated AAM-N-6, and entered service in 1958. It would keep this name until 1963 when the Air Force and Navy agreed on standardized naming conventions for their missiles. However, due to its short range only 2,000 units were ever produced, and it was quickly replaced by the [[AIM-7D Sparrow|AIM-7D]] in 1959.''

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===


* {{Specs-Link|f3h-2}}

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

=== Effective damage ===
''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of missile (high explosive, splash damage, etc)''

=== Comparison with analogues ===
''Give a comparative description of missiles that have firepower equal to this weapon.''

== Usage in battles ==
''Describe situations when you would utilise this missile in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)''

=== Pros and cons ===
''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.''

'''Pros:'''

*

'''Cons:'''

*

== 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;''
* ''encyclopedia page on the weapon;''
* ''other literature.''

{{Missiles}}

[[Category:Suspended armaments]]