A.109EOA-2 - Revision history

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‎Survivability and armour

U38088265: /* Suspended armament */ Added custom loadouts

2023-08-11T20:36:10Z

‎Suspended armament: Added custom loadouts

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U74873915: The previous edit was innacurate and said the cockpit of the heli has some armor. It does not

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The previous edit was innacurate and said the cockpit of the heli has some armor. It does not

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‎Suspended armament: Updated

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the helicopter, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the helicopter in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The Agusta A109 is a multi-role utility helicopter made by Italy. The company known as Agusta, which were known for making motorbikes and various different helicopters such as the Agusta-Bell AB-205 and the Agusta A-129 Mangusta would create this helicopter mainly because they were looking to break into the export market. Mainly intended for commercial use and a civilian market, when designing this helicopter Agusta quickly realised that the specifications could be slightly altered and also allow the platform to be marketed for military roles. By 1973, the first ever military prototype of the Agusta A109 was presented, and various armaments would begin to be integrated in the following years, such as TOW ATGMs.
+The Agusta A109 was an Italian multi-role utility helicopter. Agusta, which was known for making motorbikes and various helicopters such as the Agusta-Bell [[AB 205 A-1|AB-205]] and the Agusta [[AW129 (Family)|A-129 Mangusta]], created this helicopter mainly to break into the export market. Originally intended for commercial use and a civilian market, when designing the helicopter Agusta quickly realised that the specifications could be slightly altered to allow the platform to also be marketed for military roles. By 1973, the first military prototype of the Agusta A109 was presented, and various armaments began to be integrated in the following years, such as TOW ATGMs.
-Introduced in [[Update "Hot Tracks"]], the A109 can pose a serious threat against the enemy team. You have the ability to mount up to 4 missiles at once, with the option of being able to also mount gunpods or extra rocket pods. The flight performance for this helicopter is one of the best for its battle rating, and due to all the empty space it is also able to withstand a number of hits before being rendered unable to keep on fighting. Keep in mind that you don't have access to countermeasures, so any missile AA will make short work of you if you are not paying attention. One of the main issues players might face with this helicopter is unlocking the TOW missiles; although the A109 gets rockets stock, they are very limited and very hard to aim at enemy vehicles. For best results, prioritize taking out light tanks and enemy aircraft which are not alerted by you.
+Introduced in [[Update "Hot Tracks"]], the A109 can pose a serious threat against the enemy team. You have the ability to mount up to four missiles at once, with the option of also mounting gunpods or extra rocket pods. The flight performance for this helicopter is one of the best for its battle rating, and due to all the empty space it is also able to withstand a number of hits before being rendered unable to fight. Keep in mind that you do not have access to countermeasures, so any SAM systems will make short work of you if you are not paying attention. One of the main issues players might face with this helicopter is unlocking the TOW missiles; although the A109 gets rockets stock, they are very limited and difficult to aim at enemy vehicles. For best results, prioritise taking out light tanks and enemy aircraft that are not alerted by you.
 == General info ==

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 <!-- ''Examine the survivability of the helicopter. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical systems.'' -->
-The A.109 is not very survivable. Like many helicopters above and below its battle rating, it is prone to exploding into many pieces after a hit from an anti-air missile or a barage of anti-air fire. It does not have any armor. If your enemy is not very accurate and manages to damage you without hitting key components of the helicopter, you might luck out and be able to make it back to the base to repair. It is advised that you stay away from machine gun fire too, generally just stay away from everything that poses a threat, this is the only way to truly maximize your survivability.
+The A.109 is not very survivable. Like many helicopters above and below its battle rating, it is prone to exploding into many pieces after a hit from an anti-air missile or a barrage of anti-air fire. It does not have any armour. If your enemy is not very accurate and manages to damage you without hitting key components of the helicopter, you might luck out and be able to make it back to the base to repair. It is advised that you stay away from machine gun fire too, generally just stay away from everything that poses a threat, this is the only way to truly maximize your survivability.
 === Modifications and economy ===

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 {{Specs-Heli-Suspended}}
 <!-- ''Describe the helicopter's suspended armament: additional cannons under the winglets, any bombs, and rockets. Since any helicopter is essentially only a platform for suspended weaponry, this section is significant and deserves your special attention. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' -->
 The '''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' can be outfitted with the following ordnance:
 * 28 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
 * 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns (400 rpg = 800 total)
 * 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns (250 rpg = 500 total) + 6 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
-* 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns (250 rpg = 500 total) + 14 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
+{{Navigation-End}}
 == Usage in battles ==

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the helicopter, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the helicopter in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The Agusta A109 (introduced in [[Update "Hot Tracks"]].) is a multi-role utility helicopter made by Italy. The company known as Agusta, which were known for making motorbikes and various different helicopters such as the Agusta-Bell AB-205 and the Agusta A-129 Mangusta would create this helicopter mainly because they were looking to break into the export market. Mainly intended for commercial use and a civilian market when designing this helicopter Agusta quickly realised that the specifications could slightly be altered and also allow the platform to be marketed for military roles. By1973, the first ever military prototype of the Agusta A109 was presented, in the following years lots of armaments would begin to be intergrated such as TOW ATGM's. In game this helicopter is the second researchable unit availible to players in the Italian helicopter tree. One of the main issues players might face with this helicopter is unlocking the TOW missiles, although the A109 get's rockets stock they are very limited and very hard to aim on enemy vehicles. Usually you will be able to get maybe 1 kill per match if you manage to get your rockets to hit, for best results prioritize taking out light tanks and enemy aircraft which are not alerted by you. Once you unlock the TOW module for the A109 then a player can begin to pose a serious threat against the enemy team. You have the ability to mount up to 4 missiles at once, with the option of being able to also mount gunpods or extra rocket pods. The flight peformance for this helicopter is one of the best for its battlerating and due to all the empty space it is also able to withstand quite a lot of hits before you are unable to keep on fighting. Keep in mind that you don't have access to counter measures so any missile AA will make short work of you if you are not paying attention. Overall the A109 once all the modules are fully unlocked can be a great addition to your Italian lineup
+The Agusta A109 is a multi-role utility helicopter made by Italy. The company known as Agusta, which were known for making motorbikes and various different helicopters such as the Agusta-Bell AB-205 and the Agusta A-129 Mangusta would create this helicopter mainly because they were looking to break into the export market. Mainly intended for commercial use and a civilian market, when designing this helicopter Agusta quickly realised that the specifications could be slightly altered and also allow the platform to be marketed for military roles. By 1973, the first ever military prototype of the Agusta A109 was presented, and various armaments would begin to be integrated in the following years, such as TOW ATGMs.
 == General info ==

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the helicopter, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the helicopter in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian utility helicopter {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Hot Tracks"]].
+The Agusta A109 (introduced in [[Update "Hot Tracks"]].) is a multi-role utility helicopter made by Italy. The company known as Agusta, which were known for making motorbikes and various different helicopters such as the Agusta-Bell AB-205 and the Agusta A-129 Mangusta would create this helicopter mainly because they were looking to break into the export market. Mainly intended for commercial use and a civilian market when designing this helicopter Agusta quickly realised that the specifications could slightly be altered and also allow the platform to be marketed for military roles. By1973, the first ever military prototype of the Agusta A109 was presented, in the following years lots of armaments would begin to be intergrated such as TOW ATGM's. In game this helicopter is the second researchable unit availible to players in the Italian helicopter tree. One of the main issues players might face with this helicopter is unlocking the TOW missiles, although the A109 get's rockets stock they are very limited and very hard to aim on enemy vehicles. Usually you will be able to get maybe 1 kill per match if you manage to get your rockets to hit, for best results prioritize taking out light tanks and enemy aircraft which are not alerted by you. Once you unlock the TOW module for the A109 then a player can begin to pose a serious threat against the enemy team. You have the ability to mount up to 4 missiles at once, with the option of being able to also mount gunpods or extra rocket pods. The flight peformance for this helicopter is one of the best for its battlerating and due to all the empty space it is also able to withstand quite a lot of hits before you are unable to keep on fighting. Keep in mind that you don't have access to counter measures so any missile AA will make short work of you if you are not paying attention. Overall the A109 once all the modules are fully unlocked can be a great addition to your Italian lineup
 == General info ==

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 If you run out of TOW's during your match, it is advised you return to base to get rearmed. You only have access to 4 of them so every shot you take counts. If not, and you haven't had the chance to use your rocket pods yet, there can be situations where you'll be able to utilize them whilst still being useful to your team. With rockets, you'll need to stay low to avoid any incoming SPAA. You'll need to do that as the helicopter is not very armoured, so most if not all ground targets will easily make short work of you if you are not careful. Generally speaking sticking behind mountains or tree lines will suffice. Once you feel you've gotten close enough to the battlefield, it's time for you to come out, quickly find your targets, and engage. This might pose a challenge as the A.109 doesn't have access to many rockets, so you'll need to pick your targets carefully and make sure most of your shots actually land and hit your targets.
-The A.109 doesn't have any main cannon/machine guns but it is good to note you are able to bring in gunpods in replacement of the rockets. These gunpods aren't be very effective against ground targets, but they should be more than enough to defend yourself from incoming enemy air vehicles. Against enemy air vehicles that'll be your only line of defense, as the A.109 does not have access to air-to-air missiles or flares/chaff, so if you're not careful you could become a very easy kill for them. The main problem with trying to engage at close range is that doing so in most cases will put the A.109 in huge amounts of danger. Survivability features of the A.109 are poor, as previously mentioned enemy tanks and SPAAs will be able to quickly destroy the helicopter with their main guns or machine guns, so it is recommended that you only get into the actual battlefield near the end of the battle, once most threats you'll encounter will not be present, or at the very least, threats that can be dealt with safely.
+The A.109 doesn't have any main cannon/machine guns but it is good to note you are able to bring in gunpods in replacement of the rockets. These gunpods aren't very effective against ground targets, but they should be more than enough to defend yourself from incoming enemy air vehicles. Against enemy air vehicles they will be your only line of defense, as the A.109 does not have access to air-to-air missiles or flares/chaff, so if you're not careful you could become a very easy kill for them. The main problem with trying to engage at close range is that doing so in most cases will put the A.109 in huge amounts of danger. Survivability features of the A.109 are poor, as previously mentioned enemy tanks and SPAAs will be able to quickly destroy the helicopter with their main guns or machine guns, so it is recommended that you only get into the actual battlefield near the end of the battle, once most threats you'll encounter will not be present, or at the very least, threats that can be dealt with safely.
 In '''Arcade Assault''', you won't have to worry about going back to base to reload your weapons as they will automatically replenish once every munition has been used up. It's recommended you bring either TOW ATGM + rockets, or rockets + gunpods, or a full load-out of rockets. This is so as to maximize your overall effectiveness for your team.

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 <!-- ''Examine the survivability of the helicopter. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical systems.'' -->
-The A.109 is not very survivable. Like many helicopters above and below its battle rating, it is prone to exploding into many pieces after a hit from an anti-air missile or a barage of anti-air fire. It does have some armour on the cockpit area, but in battles that won't really protect you from anything you'll face. If your enemy is not very accurate and manages to damage you without hitting key components of the helicopter, you might luck out and be able to make it back to the base to repair. It is advised that you stay away from machine gun fire too, generally just stay away from everything that poses a threat, this is the only way to truly maximize your survivability.
+The A.109 is not very survivable. Like many helicopters above and below its battle rating, it is prone to exploding into many pieces after a hit from an anti-air missile or a barage of anti-air fire. It does not have any armor. If your enemy is not very accurate and manages to damage you without hitting key components of the helicopter, you might luck out and be able to make it back to the base to repair. It is advised that you stay away from machine gun fire too, generally just stay away from everything that poses a threat, this is the only way to truly maximize your survivability.
 === Modifications and economy ===
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=a_109_eoa2 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 ;Images
-<gallery mode="packed-hover"  heights="150">
+<gallery mode="packed-hover" heights="150">
 File:A.109EOA-2 shotting rockets.png|
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 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->
 ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
 * ''reference to the series of the helicopter;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''

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 * 28 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
-* 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns (500 rpg = 1,000 total)
+* 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns (400 rpg = 800 total)
-* 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns + 6 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
+* 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns (250 rpg = 500 total) + 6 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
-* 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns + 14 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
+* 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns (250 rpg = 500 total) + 14 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
-* 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns + 20 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
+* 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns (250 rpg = 500 total) + 20 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
 * 4 x BGM-71C Improved TOW missiles
 * 4 x BGM-71C Improved TOW missiles + 14 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
-* 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns + 4 x BGM-71C Improved TOW missiles
+* 4 x BGM-71C Improved TOW missiles + 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns (400 rpg = 800 total)
-* 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns + 4 x BGM-71C Improved TOW missiles + 6 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
+* 4 x BGM-71C Improved TOW missiles + 2 x 12.7 mm FN M3P machine guns (250 rpg = 500 total) + 6 x FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets
 == Usage in battles ==

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 During the 1960s, Agusta was looking to break into the export market by designing the A109. Mainly intended for commercial use and a civilian market, it would be also later be tailored during development to the military market. It was redesigned in 1969 as there was a need for twin engines to actually compete with other contenders: this lead to the A109 to be fitted with 2 Allison 250-C14 turboshaft engines. From December 1968 until September 1969, at least 10 separate possible configurations were worked out. This lead to construction of the first three of the prototypes to carry out flight tests. In 1971, the A109 made its first maiden flight which yielded great results for the machine. The test flight was encouraging both in regards the reduction of vibration and handling qualities, and the overall advantage achieved by adopting an articulated four-blade rotor. Noise abatement was also promising, with an especially designed markedly tapered leading edge of the blade tip section. Testing was halted following a minor accident but quickly resumed in 1972 with to the demand and interest of many countries.
 [[File:A.109EOA-2.png|thumb|A.109EOA-2 at helipad in Italy]]
-Finally, in 1973, the first ever military prototype was presented along with its possibile configurations, this officially changed the vehicle from being centred only for civilian use, and allowed it to gain the reputation of also being for military purposes. Many tests were conducted on the military versions of the A109, the first set of armaments being equipped on them were Hughes Aircraft-built anti-tank TOW missiles. The A109 was also tested with a wide variety of rockets, machine guns and any weaponry that could be installed on the machine. Between 1976 and 1977, the tests that were conducted allowed 2 different military variants to emerge, one of them being for light attack/close support missions and the other one for shipboard operations.
+Finally, in 1973, the first ever military prototype was presented along with its possible configurations, this officially changed the vehicle from being centred only for civilian use, and allowed it to gain the reputation of also being for military purposes. Many tests were conducted on the military versions of the A109, the first set of armaments being equipped on them were Hughes Aircraft-built anti-tank TOW missiles. The A109 was also tested with a wide variety of rockets, machine guns and any weaponry that could be installed on the machine. Between 1976 and 1977, the tests that were conducted allowed 2 different military variants to emerge, one of them being for light attack/close support missions and the other one for shipboard operations.
 Once Agusta's helicopter was ready, many civilian versions of this aircraft started being exported around the globe, mainly in the Middle East and Africa. In Italy, the Army obtained the A109CM as the "A109EOA" utility/scout helicopter, with "EOA" standing for "Elicottero d'Osservazione Avanzata" ("Advanced Observation Helicopter"). This helicopter's entry into service helped put out of service the very old Agusta-Bell helicopters that were, at the time, still used in a multi-role aspect. In Italian service, the A109 was able to carry rockets, various ATGMs, and gunpods. The launchers installed on the A109 allowed for the installation of TOW, ITOW, TOW2 and TOW2A missiles. Other armaments included 12.7 mm general purpose door-mounted machine guns on both sides of the helicopter, allowing the vehicle to be very versatile and well-defended. Initial variants of the A109 usually lacked any form of countermeasures, but these would be installed in more modern variants of the helicopter. It was in service for a very long time, and was liked by those who operated the vehicle. Some export variants of the A109 included special options such as the A109BA, which was exported to Belgium, equipped with 8 x TOW launcher instead of the 4 x one in service in Italy. Currently, 32 additional countries are using the A109 either in civilian or military configurations. The A109 keeps on being in service and continues to be upgraded to not lag behind other countries' helicopters to this day.
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+<gallery mode="packed-hover"  heights="150">
 File:A.109EOA-2 shotting rockets.png|
 File:A.109EOA-2 Salvo.png|