BGM-71C I-TOW - Revision history

U22067555: /* Vehicles equipped with this weapon */ Added Giraf

2023-12-17T11:51:16Z

‎Vehicles equipped with this weapon: Added Giraf

U44629479: Edits

2023-03-06T11:15:54Z

Edits

U9202753: Thumbnail added. Screenshot added on 'Media' section.

2023-03-06T11:00:55Z

Thumbnail added. Screenshot added on 'Media' section.

U44629479: Edits

2022-11-02T23:09:18Z

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U6735062: /* Pros and cons */ Effective Useage, damage description

2022-10-30T22:31:20Z

‎Pros and cons: Effective Useage, damage description

U38088265: /* Vehicles equipped with this weapon */

2022-10-10T21:19:34Z

‎Vehicles equipped with this weapon

U38088265: /* Vehicles equipped with this weapon */

2022-06-24T11:04:47Z

‎Vehicles equipped with this weapon

U44629479: Edits

2022-06-03T23:25:54Z

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U30821137: /* General info */ make table

2022-06-03T20:21:28Z

‎General info: make table

U30821137: /* General info */ add info from game

2022-06-03T12:43:05Z

‎General info: add info from game

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 {{Navigation-First-Line|'''Light tanks'''}}{{Specs-Link|germ_begleitpanzer_57}}&nbsp;(Modification)
-{{Navigation-Line|'''Tank destroyers'''}}{{Specs-Link|it_m113a1_tow}}&nbsp;(Modification){{-}}{{Specs-Link|cn_m113a1_tow}}&nbsp;(Modification){{-}}{{Specs-Link|us_m901_itv}}
+{{Navigation-Line|'''Tank destroyers'''}}{{Specs-Link|il_m113a1_tow}}&nbsp;(Modification){{-}}{{Specs-Link|it_m113a1_tow}}&nbsp;(Modification){{-}}{{Specs-Link|cn_m113a1_tow}}&nbsp;(Modification){{-}}{{Specs-Link|us_m901_itv}}
 {{Navigation-End}}

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 == Media ==
 ;Images
-<gallery mode="packed-hover"  heights="x250px">
+<gallery mode="packed-hover" heights="x250px">
 File:Weapon BGM-71C I-TOW back.png|<small>The BGM-71C I-TOW on the M3 Bradley turret.</small>
 </gallery>

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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.'' -->
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 == Media ==
-''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''
+;Images
 == See also ==

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 === Effective damage ===
-The HEAT warhead does it's signature straight line of damage after penetration, with slight and unreliable spalling damage from the 6 pounds of TNT equivalent against armor, lightly armored vehicles such as the BMP's will be annihilated by the HE effects
+<!-- ''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of missile (high explosive, splash damage, etc)'' -->
 === Comparison with analogues ===
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 == Usage in battles ==
-Helicopters can readily use this against tanks with excellent results and nearly guaranteed penetration of ground targets.
+<!-- ''Describe situations when you would utilise this missile in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)'' -->
-Ground vehicles such as the m901 are limited more by the design of the vehicle than the round it fires unless in a perfect hull down position.
+Ground vehicles such as the M901 are limited more by the design of the vehicle than the round it fires unless in a perfect hull down position.
 === 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: Long range and nimble missile for tanks
+Pros:
-Excellent penetration even at odd angles (315mm at 60 degrees)
+* Long range and nimble missile for tanks
+* Excellent penetration even at odd angles (315 mm at 60 degrees)
-Decent post-penetration effects for a HEAT warhead
+* Decent post-penetration effects for a HEAT warhead
+* Excellent tracking for manoeuvring ground targets
-Excellent tracking for manouvering ground target
+* Ground vehicles can readily shoot down hovering helicopters
 Cons:
-For helicopters the nose must be continuously facing the target
+* For helicopters, the nose must be continuously facing the target
+* Negligible usage against air targets in helicopters
-Negligible usage against air targets in helicopters
+* Will be within SPAA range before it gets in range, use the terrain to stay under the radar
 == History ==

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 === Effective damage ===
-''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of missile (high explosive, splash damage, etc)''
+The HEAT warhead does it's signature straight line of damage after penetration, with slight and unreliable spalling damage from the 6 pounds of TNT equivalent against armor, lightly armored vehicles such as the BMP's will be annihilated by the HE effects
 === Comparison with analogues ===
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 == Usage in battles ==
-''Describe situations when you would utilise this missile in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)''
+Helicopters can readily use this against tanks with excellent results and nearly guaranteed penetration of ground targets.
 === 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:'''
+Pros: Long range and nimble missile for tanks
+*
-'''Cons:'''
+Cons:
+*
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 ;Related development
 * [[BGM-71 TOW]]
 * [[BGM-71A TOW]]
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 == External links ==
 ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.''

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 {{Navigation-Start|Vehicles equipped with this weapon}}
-{{Navigation-First-Line|'''Attack helicopters'''}}{{Specs-Link|a_129_cbt}}
+{{Navigation-First-Line|'''Attack helicopters'''}}{{Specs-Link|a_129_a}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a_129_cbt}}
 {{Navigation-Line| }}{{Specs-Link|ah_1f}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ah_1f_iaf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ah_1q_iaf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ah_1s_early}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ah_1s_late}}
 {{Navigation-Line| }}{{Specs-Link|md_500_tow_late}}

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 <!-- ''List out vehicles that are equipped with the weapon.'' -->
-'''Helicopters'''
+{{Navigation-Start|Vehicles equipped with this weapon}}
-'''Ground vehicles'''
+{{Navigation-First-Line|'''Attack helicopters'''}}{{Specs-Link|a_129_cbt}}
-* {{Specs-Link|germ_begleitpanzer_57}}&nbsp;(Modification)
+{{Navigation-Line| }}{{Specs-Link|ah_1f}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ah_1f_iaf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ah_1q_iaf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ah_1s_early}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ah_1s_late}}
-* {{Specs-Link|it_m113a1_tow}}&nbsp;(Modification)
+{{Navigation-Line| }}{{Specs-Link|md_500_tow_late}}
-* {{Specs-Link|cn_m113a1_tow}}&nbsp;(Modification)
-* {{Specs-Link|us_m901_itv}}
+{{Navigation-Line|'''Utility helicopters'''}}{{Specs-Link|a_109_eoa2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|bo_105cb2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|lynx_ah_mk1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|uh_1c}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|uh_1c_xm_30}}
 == General info ==
-<!--''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the missile.''-->
+<!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the missile.'' -->
 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 ! colspan="2" | Missile characteristics
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 | '''Mass''' || 19 kg
 |-
-| '''Guidance''' || Semi-Automatic (SACLOS)
+| '''Guidance''' || Semi-automatic (SACLOS)
 |-
 | '''Maximum speed''' || 296 m/s

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 == Description ==
 [[File:WeaponImage TOW.png|thumb|left|420px|The TOW missile (the launch tube, missile with fins folded, and deployed missile are shown; scale is approximate)]]
 {{Break}}
-''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 '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is an American SACLOS-guided anti-tank missile. It was introduced in [[Update 1.73 "Vive la France"]].
 === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===
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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;''
-* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''
+* ''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.''