ACRA (142 mm) - Revision history

U22067555: /* Vehicles equipped with this weapon */ Added AMX-10M

2023-10-28T14:52:55Z

‎Vehicles equipped with this weapon: Added AMX-10M

U44629479: Edits

2023-01-21T20:43:30Z

Edits

U44629479: /* Available ammunition */ Converted to transclusion

2023-01-21T20:39:31Z

‎Available ammunition: Converted to transclusion

U13682523: /* Description */

2021-02-13T11:55:13Z

‎Description

U13682523: /* Description */ Added weapon image

2021-02-12T16:54:25Z

‎Description: Added weapon image

U28580205: /* Pros and cons */ removed precise stats so to not require a change every time it updates

2021-01-29T14:17:39Z

‎Pros and cons: removed precise stats so to not require a change every time it updates

U39013551: /* Pros and cons */ 15.6 is the base reload speed

2021-01-29T11:58:26Z

‎Pros and cons: 15.6 is the base reload speed

U38088265 at 11:03, 29 January 2021

2021-01-29T11:03:14Z

U39013551: /* Pros and cons */

2021-01-29T09:43:42Z

‎Pros and cons

U39013551 at 21:13, 28 January 2021

2021-01-28T21:13:17Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:52, 28 October 2023
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	<!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' -->		<!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' -->

		+	* {{Specs-Link\|fr_amx_10m_acra}}
	* {{Specs-Link\|fr_amx_30_ACRA}}		* {{Specs-Link\|fr_amx_30_ACRA}}

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 * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' -->
-* [[M551]] - An American tank uses a similar gun / launcher
+* [[M81 (152 mm)]] - [[M551]]'s gun launcher the ACRA launcher is heavily inspired from
 == External links ==
 <!-- ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.'' -->
-* [https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-Char_Rapide_Autopropuls%C3%A9 <nowiki>[Wikipedia.fr] Anti-Char Rapide Autopropulsé</nowiki>]
+* [[wikipedia:fr:Anti-Char_Rapide_Autopropuls%C3%A9|[Wikipedia.fr] Anti-Char Rapide Autopropulsé]] (in French)
 {{France tank cannons}}
 [[Category:Tank cannons]]

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 === Available ammunition ===
 <!-- ''Describe the shells that are available for the weapon and their features and purpose. If it concerns autocannons or machine guns, write about different ammo belts and what is inside (which types of shells).'' -->
 [[File:Missile for ACRA.jpg|thumb|Fin-Stabilized MP ACRA]]
-The MP ACRA is an ATGM that can reach the speed of around 500 m/s with the penetration force of up to 700 mm. The maximum range is roughly 3,300 m with a flight time of approximately 7 seconds. The projectile weighs up to 24 kg and the warhead itself is a 2 kg shaped charge of RDX.
+* '''MP ACRA''' - The MP ACRA is an ATGM that can reach the speed of around 500 m/s with the penetration force of up to 700 mm. The maximum range is roughly 3,300 m with a flight time of approximately 7 seconds.
-* '''MUC'''
+* '''MUC''' - The MUC is an unguided HE rocket that exits the barrel with the speed of around 550 m/s, but then deploys its fins and accelerates up to 700 m/s with the penetration force of up to 38 mm. The maximum theoretical range is roughly 8,000 m, but the elevation of the gun is insufficient for such a shot.
-The MUC is an unguided HE rocket that exits the barrel with the speed of around 550 m/s, but then deploys its fins and accelerates up to 700 m/s with the penetration force of up to 38 mm. The maximum theoretical range is roughly 8,000 m, but the elevation of the gun is insufficient for such a shot. The projectile weighs up to 20 kg and the warhead itself is 2 kg of TNT.
+{{:{{PAGENAME}}/Ammunition|MP ACRA, MUC}}
 === Comparison with analogues ===

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 == 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.'' -->
-[[File:WeaponImage ACRA (142 mm).png|thumb|left|420px|The ACRA missile]]
+[[File:WeaponImage ACRA (142 mm).png|thumb|left|420px|The ACRA missile (scale is approximate)]]
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 The '''Anti-Char Rapide Autopropulsé''' (Self-Propelled Rapid Anti Tank Missile) or '''ACRA''' for short is a 142 mm cannon utilized by the French [[AMX-30 ACRA]]. It was heavily inspired by the American 152 mm Gun / Launcher, utilized by the [[M551]]. It used a much superior muzzle velocity and the missile had a flight time of around 7 seconds. It was mounted on the AMX-30 but also on the AMX-10P but only a few prototypes were built, as the project was very expensive. This lead to abandonment of the project entirely.

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 == 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.'' -->
-The '''Anti-Char Rapide Autopropulsé''' (Self-Propelled Rapid Anti Tank Missile) or ACRA for short is a 142 mm cannon utilized by the French [[AMX-30 ACRA]]. It was heavily inspired by the American 152 mm Gun / Launcher, utilized by the [[M551]]. It used a much superior muzzle velocity and the missile had a flight time of around 7 seconds. It was mounted on the AMX-30 but also on the AMX-10P but only a few prototypes were built, as the project was very expensive. This lead to abandonment of the project entirely.
+[[File:WeaponImage ACRA (142 mm).png|thumb|left|420px|The ACRA missile]]
 === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===

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 * User needs to maintain direct line of sight of the target to successfully hit
 * Because of its nature, the ACRA is far easier to spot and dodge than most common shells
-* Long reload time leaves the user vulnerable for 15.6 seconds
+* Long reload time leaves the user vulnerable after firing
 * User cannot adjust their drop as the sight distance control does not work with the ACRA's optics, however it still adjusts the cannon normally
 * Gunner sight lacks vertical markings which makes the MUC inadequate to use at longer ranges

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 == 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." -->
+<!-- ''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.'' -->
-The '''Anti-Char Rapide Autopropulsé''' (Self-Propelled Rapid Anti Tank Missile) or ACRA for short is a 142 mm cannon utilized by the French [[AMX-30 ACRA]]. It was heavily inspired by the American 152 mm Gun / Launcher, utilized by the [[M551]]. It used a much superior muzzle velocity and the missile had a flight time of around 7 seconds. It was mounted on the AMX-30 but also on the AMX-10P but only a few prototypes were built , as the project was very expensive. This lead to abandonment of the project entirely.
+The '''Anti-Char Rapide Autopropulsé''' (Self-Propelled Rapid Anti Tank Missile) or ACRA for short is a 142 mm cannon utilized by the French [[AMX-30 ACRA]]. It was heavily inspired by the American 152 mm Gun / Launcher, utilized by the [[M551]]. It used a much superior muzzle velocity and the missile had a flight time of around 7 seconds. It was mounted on the AMX-30 but also on the AMX-10P but only a few prototypes were built, as the project was very expensive. This lead to abandonment of the project entirely.
 === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===
 <!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' -->
-* {{Specs-Link|fr_amx_30_ACRA|short}}
+* {{Specs-Link|fr_amx_30_ACRA}}
 == General info ==
-<!-- "Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun."
+<!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the cannon or machine gun.'' -->
-"Describe the shells that are available for the weapon and their features and purpose. If it concerns autocannons or machine guns, write about different ammo belts and what is inside (which types of shells)."
+The Anti-Char Rapide Autopropulsé is a 142 mm Gun / Launcher, capable of firing both guided and unguided munitions, with the fire rate of 4 rounds per minute.
 === Available ammunition ===
-* '''MP ACRA'''[[File:Missile for ACRA.jpg|thumb|Fin-Stabilized MP ACRA]]
+* '''MP ACRA'''
 [[File:Missile for ACRA.jpg|thumb|Fin-Stabilized MP ACRA]]
-The MP ACRA is an ATGM that can reach the speed of around 500 m/s with the penetration force of up to 700 mm. The maximum range is roughly 3,300 m with a flight time of    approximately 7 seconds. The projectile weighs up to 24 kg and the warhead itself is a 2 kg shaped charge of RDX.
+The MP ACRA is an ATGM that can reach the speed of around 500 m/s with the penetration force of up to 700 mm. The maximum range is roughly 3,300 m with a flight time of approximately 7 seconds. The projectile weighs up to 24 kg and the warhead itself is a 2 kg shaped charge of RDX.
 * '''MUC'''
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 === Comparison with analogues ===
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! colspan="5" |Comparable cannons to ACRA
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 |152 mm Shillelagh
 |}
 == Usage in battles ==
-<!-- "Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against notable opponents. Please don't write a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought." -->
+<!-- ''Describe the cannon/machine gun in the game - its distinctive features, tactics of usage against notable opponents. Please don't write a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought.'' -->
 The ACRA is a powerful 142 mm gun / launcher, capable of taking out most of the opposition with a single shot to the front if the MP ACRA shot is loaded. You should take note of the lengthy reload time as it leaves you vulnerable for 13.8 seconds. Always have some cover nearby that you can retreat to and reload safely. Treat it like a tank destroyer instead of a medium tank. Do not engage in direct firefights, but rather try to snipe your enemies down.
 === Pros and cons ===
-<!-- "Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list." -->
+<!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the weaponry in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark pros and cons as a list.'' -->
 '''Pros:'''
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 * Long reload time leaves the user vulnerable for 13.8 seconds
 * User cannot adjust their drop as the sight distance control does not work with the ACRA's optics, however it still adjusts the cannon normally
 * Gunner sight lacks vertical markings which makes the MUC inadequate to use at longer ranges
 == 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: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Weapon-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref></ref>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <references />." -->
+<!-- ''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>.'' -->
 The ACRA program began in the year 1961 by the '''Atelier de construction de Puteaux''' or APX for short and it was created in 1971 by the '''Groupement Industriel des Armements Terrestres'''. It was heavily inspired and influenced by the American [[M551]] and its MGM-51 Shillelagh missile. It had much superior muzzle velocity of 550 m/s with an effective range of about 3,300 m.
 The initial guidance system was a beam projector that used xenon lamps but this was quickly changed into a laser guidance system.
 At first, the testing started between 1970 -1974 with an AMX-30 MBT that carried the T142 ACRA turret, but the platform AMX-10 P was also used and two more prototypes were made. The biggest problems were the astronomical price of the missile, being 1,000,000 French francs per single shot, but also the fact that the ACRA could not be attached to helicopters. The project was abandoned in the 1972, although tests further continued up until the end of 1974. Together, roughly 500 missiles were fired. In the end, it was decided that the Euromissile HOT should take the ACRA's place and it would become the standard AGM for the French Army.
 == Media ==
-<!-- "An excellent addition to the article would be a video guide, as well as screenshots from the game and photos." -->
+<!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
 [[File:AMX ACRA -3.jpg|none|thumb|ACRA mounted on the AMX-30]]
 == See also ==
-<!-- "Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:"
+<!-- ''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;''
-* "reference to the article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;"
+* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.'' -->
 * [[M551]] - An American tank uses a similar gun / launcher
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 == External links ==
-<!-- "Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:"
+<!-- ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
+* ''topic on the official game forum;''
-"* topic on the official game forum;"
+* ''encyclopedia page on the weapon;''
-"* encyclopedia page on the weapon;"
+* ''other literature.'' -->
-* [https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-Char_Rapide_Autopropuls%C3%A9 <nowiki>[Wikipedia] Anti-Char Rapide Autopropulsé</nowiki>]
+* [https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-Char_Rapide_Autopropuls%C3%A9 <nowiki>[Wikipedia.fr] Anti-Char Rapide Autopropulsé</nowiki>]
 {{France tank cannons}}
 [[Category:Tank cannons]]