AIM-7C Sparrow - Revision history

U185844353: updated the comparison with analogues section to better reflect the modern state of the AIM-7C

2024-11-19T16:13:58Z

updated the comparison with analogues section to better reflect the modern state of the AIM-7C

U44629479: /* See also */ Edits

2024-06-06T17:02:14Z

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U44629479: Added About template

2024-06-06T17:01:09Z

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2022-06-11T15:49:25Z

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U83522373: /* Comparison with analogues */ comparing the AIM-7C to 3 other SARH missiles

2022-04-14T18:18:25Z

‎Comparison with analogues: comparing the AIM-7C to 3 other SARH missiles

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 === Comparison with analogues ===
 <!-- ''Give a comparative description of missiles that have firepower equal to this weapon.'' -->
-The AIM-7D, is faster, has a better lock-on range, and a missile guidance time twice as long as the AIM-7C. The AIM-9C and R-3R both turn better off the rail, have a better guidance time, but lack the same damage as the AIM-7C. Both are better at closer ranges.
+The AIM-7C is the most basic Sparrow missile available. As such, it is the least capable Sparrow in the game, partially due to the F3H-2's radar. However, at Mach 3, it is faster than the sidewinder-derived SARH missiles like the R-3R and AIM-9C. Compared to the R-3R and AIM-9C, the AIM-7C's warhead is larger, guaranteeing a kill on multi-engine bombers. Even at mach 3 however, the AIM-7C is limited in range, especially due to it's 20 second guidance time.
 == Usage in battles ==
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 ;Related development
 * [[AIM-7 Sparrow (Family)]]

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 ;Related development
-* [[AIM-7D Sparrow]]
+* [[AIM-7 Sparrow (Family)]]
 == External links ==

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:01, 6 June 2024
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		+	{{About
		+	\| about = American air-to-air missile '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
		+	\| usage = the other versions
		+	\| link = AIM-7 Sparrow (Family)
		+	}}
	== Description ==		== 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.'' -->

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 | '''Launch range''' || 25 km
 |-
-| '''Maximum speed''' || 3.0 M
+| '''Maximum speed''' || 3 M
 |-
 | '''Maximum overload''' || 15 G
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 | '''Missile guidance time''' || 20 secs
 |-
-| '''Explosive mass''' || 11.51 kg TNTeq
+| '''Explosive mass''' || 11.52 kg TNTeq
 |-
 |}

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 == 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 weapon;''
+;Related development
-* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''
+* [[AIM-7D Sparrow]]
 == External links ==

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 The {{PAGENAME}} is a SARH guided missile with a 15G overload and is the earliest version of the AIM-7 found in-game.
-* Mass: 172 kg
+{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
-* Guidance: SARH
+! colspan="2" | Missile characteristics
-* Signal: CW
+|-
-* Lock range: 12 km
+| '''Mass''' || 172 kg
-* Launch range: 25 km
+|-
-* Maximum speed: 3.0 M
+| '''Guidance''' || SARH
-* Maximum overload: 15 G
+|-
-* Missile guidance time: 20.0 s
+| '''Signal''' || CW
-* Explosive type: PBXN-4
+|-
-* Explosive mass: 9 kg (11.51 kg TNTeq)
+| '''Lock range''' || 12 km
 === Effective damage ===

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 == General info ==
-<!-- Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the missile. -->The {{PAGENAME}} is a SARH guided missile with a 15G overload and is the earliest version of the AIM-7 found in-game.
+<!-- ''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)
+<!-- ''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of missile (high explosive, splash damage, etc)'' -->
 The {{PAGENAME}} contains enough explosive to devastate any target. In most cases, this missile will instantly destroy any plane on contact.
 === Comparison with analogues ===
-<!-- Give a comparative description of missiles that have firepower equal to this weapon.
+''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)
+<!-- ''Describe situations when you would utilise this missile in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)'' -->
+Using 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 overload 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
+* Matchmaking can result in games where many opponents do not have RWR or chaff countermeasures
 '''Cons:'''
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 * 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
+* 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
+* Quite short range, making the optimal launch window small
 * Will sometimes completely fail to track, even under optimal circumstances