Flz.-Rakete Oerlikon - Revision history

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‎General info

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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 8cm Flz. -Rakete Oerlikon is a Swiss-made unguided rocket carried by a small number of aircraft in War Thunder, most of which are found early in the Israeli tech tree.
+The 8cm Flz.-Rakete Oerlikon is a Swiss-made unguided rocket carried by a small number of aircraft in War Thunder, most of which are found early in the Israeli tech tree.
 === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===
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 == General info ==
 <!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the rocket.'' -->
-The 8cm Flz. -Rakete Oerlikon is a reliable unguided rocket boasting great armour penetration (300mm) and a high maximum velocity (650m/s). These characteristics make it effective in attacking well-armoured vehicles in Ground Battles, whilst its 1.6 kilograms of TNT equivalent is enough to defeat lighter vehicles alongside providing a a reasonable amount of post-penetration damage. Its high velocity also gives it some utility in defeating larger aircraft whilst remaining out of the range of their defensive guns.
+The 8cm Flz.-Rakete Oerlikon is a reliable unguided rocket boasting great armour penetration (300 mm) and a high maximum velocity (650 m/s). These characteristics make it effective in attacking well-armoured vehicles in Ground Battles, whilst its 1.6 kilograms of TNT equivalent is enough to defeat lighter vehicles while providing a reasonable amount of post-penetration damage. Its high velocity also gives it some utility in defeating larger aircraft whilst remaining out of the range of their defensive guns.
-[[File:Flz.-Rakete Oerlikon in flight.jpg|thumb|right|<small>The 8cm Flz. -Rakete in flight.</small>]]
+[[File:Flz.-Rakete Oerlikon in flight.jpg|thumb|right|<small>The 8cm Flz.-Rakete in flight.</small>]]
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 === Effective damage ===
 <!-- ''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of rocket (high explosive, splash damage, etc)'' -->
-The 8cm Flz. -Rakete is a HEAT rocket with a great deal of penetrating power. The rocket contains a comparatively low amount of explosive filler, and as such an accurate hit is required for a kill on all but the lightest of targets. As the rockets are shaped charges rather than exclusively explosive, a poorly angled hit against a well armoured target can often fail to penetrate. The rocket performs well against most light to medium vehicles regardless, whilst heavier tanks often need a much steeper angle of attack to cause damage.  Due to the high velocity of the rockets they can be launched from a greater range than many of their contemporaries, making them well suited to defeating AA vehicles in Ground Realistic Battles.
+The 8cm Flz.-Rakete is a HEAT rocket with a great deal of penetrating power. The rocket contains a comparatively low amount of explosive filler, and as such an accurate hit is required for a kill on all but the lightest of targets. As the rockets are shaped charges rather than exclusively explosive, a poorly angled hit against a well armoured target can often fail to penetrate. The rocket performs well against most light to medium vehicles regardless, whilst heavier tanks often need a much steeper angle of attack to cause damage. Due to the high velocity of the rockets they can be launched from a greater range than many of their contemporaries, making them well-suited to defeating AA vehicles in Ground Realistic Battles.
 === Comparison with analogues ===
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 == Usage in battles ==
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-Perfect for destroying tanks in Ground RB, and pillboxes and other vehicles in air battles. As the explosion is very small compared to HE rockets, it is not  effective against soft targets unlike other rockets. On the other hand, the good armour-piercing capability makes the rocket very suitable for tank busting. Tanks are best engaged from the side at distances between 300 and 600 m.
+Perfect for destroying tanks in Ground RB, and pillboxes and other vehicles in air battles. As the explosion is very small compared to HE rockets, it is not effective against soft targets unlike other rockets. On the other hand, the good armour-piercing capability makes the rocket very suitable for tank busting. Tanks are best engaged from the side at distances between 300 and 600 m.
 In RB, it is also a reliable secondary weapon for air combat. In dogfight and head-on, situations fire salvos of at least 4 rockets. When tailing bombers, aim thoughtfully and fire single rockets to be able to re-adjust. Once you figured out the correct lead, you can fire salvos. Hits from 1.5 to 2.5 km are even possible.
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 '''Pros:'''
 * Good armour-piercing penetration.
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 * Can ricochet when fired at an unfavourable angle.
-* Not fusible.
+* No proximity or distance fuse.
 * Reduces the manoeuvrability of the carrier.
 == History ==
-The Oerlikon-Bührle 8cm Flz. -Rakete Oerlikon is an unguided air-launched rocket produced in Switzerland by Oerlikon-Bührle. The rocket was developed from 1947 to 1952, and saw service with the Swiss Air Force until 1991. It was most notably carried by the de Havilland Venom and Hawker Hunter fighters as a convenient ground support option.
+<!-- ''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 ==

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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 '''Flz.-Rakete Oerlikon''' is an Israeli airborne rocket.
+The 8cm Flz. -Rakete Oerlikon is a Swiss-made unguided rocket carried by a small number of aircraft in War Thunder, most of which are found early in the Israeli tech tree.
 === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===
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 == General info ==
 <!-- ''Tell us about the tactical and technical characteristics of the rocket.'' -->
-The Flz.-Rakete Oerlikon is a very reliable unguided rocket with a very high penetration (150 to 300 mm armour) and a maximum velocity of 651 m/s. Its high penetration makes it perfect for attacking armoured vehicles from all possible angles. Each rocket carries 1,6 kg TNTeq. In most cases, the explosive mass is sufficient for destroying tanks with one hit. Due to its high velocity, it can also used against other aircraft, especially slower and bigger targets like bombers and ground attackers.
+The 8cm Flz. -Rakete Oerlikon is a reliable unguided rocket boasting great armour penetration (300mm) and a high maximum velocity (650m/s). These characteristics make it effective in attacking well-armoured vehicles in Ground Battles, whilst its 1.6 kilograms of TNT equivalent is enough to defeat lighter vehicles alongside providing a a reasonable amount of post-penetration damage. Its high velocity also gives it some utility in defeating larger aircraft whilst remaining out of the range of their defensive guns.
-[[File:Flz.-Rakete Oerlikon in flight.jpg|thumb|right]]
+[[File:Flz.-Rakete Oerlikon in flight.jpg|thumb|right|<small>The 8cm Flz. -Rakete in flight.</small>]]
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 === Effective damage ===
 <!-- ''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of rocket (high explosive, splash damage, etc)'' -->
-The 8cm Flz.-Rakete Oerlikon is an armour-piercing rocket with a good penetration power. The post-penetration damage of the Flz.-Rakete has low spall. The rockets work really well against vehicles and pillboxes but because of the shaped charge, they perform less well against soft targets like AA emplacements and howitzers.
+The 8cm Flz. -Rakete is a HEAT rocket with a great deal of penetrating power. The rocket contains a comparatively low amount of explosive filler, and as such an accurate hit is required for a kill on all but the lightest of targets. As the rockets are shaped charges rather than exclusively explosive, a poorly angled hit against a well armoured target can often fail to penetrate. The rocket performs well against most light to medium vehicles regardless, whilst heavier tanks often need a much steeper angle of attack to cause damage.  Due to the high velocity of the rockets they can be launched from a greater range than many of their contemporaries, making them well suited to defeating AA vehicles in Ground Realistic Battles.
 === Comparison with analogues ===
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 '''Pros:'''
-* Good armour-piercing penetration
+* Good armour-piercing penetration.
-* High velocity
+* High velocity.
-* Good accuracy
+* Good accuracy.
-* Can be used in an air-to-air role
+* Can be used in an air-to-air role.
 '''Cons:'''
-* Can bounce/ricochet when shot at an unfavourable angle
+* Can ricochet when fired at an unfavourable angle.
-* Not fuseable
+* Not fusible.
-* Reduces the manoeuvrability of the carrier
+* Reduces the manoeuvrability of the carrier.
 == 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>.''
+The Oerlikon-Bührle 8cm Flz. -Rakete Oerlikon is an unguided air-launched rocket produced in Switzerland by Oerlikon-Bührle. The rocket was developed from 1947 to 1952, and saw service with the Swiss Air Force until 1991. It was most notably carried by the de Havilland Venom and Hawker Hunter fighters as a convenient ground support option.
 == Media ==

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-| '''Mass''' || 10 kg
+| '''Mass''' || 12.84 kg
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-| '''Maximum speed''' || 651 m/s
+| '''Maximum speed''' || 650 m/s
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-| '''TNT explosive mass''' || 1.6 kg
+| '''Explosive mass''' || 1 kg
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 | '''Armour penetration''' || 300 mm

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 == General info ==

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 * High velocity
 * Good accuracy
-* Can be used in an air-to-aor role
+* Can be used in an air-to-air role
 '''Cons:'''

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 The 8 cm Flz. Rakete is comparable to the American [[FFAR Mighty Mouse]], Soviet [[S-5K]], British [[RN]], and French [[SNEB type 23]] rockets.
 == Usage in battles ==
-Perfect for destroying tanks in Ground RB, and pillboxes and other vehicles in air battles. As the explosion is very small - compared to HE rockets - it is not  effective against soft targets unlike other rockets. On the other hand the good penetration makes the rocket very suitable for tank busting. Tanks are engaged best at distances between 600m - 300m from a flat angle.
+Perfect for destroying tanks in Ground RB, and pillboxes and other vehicles in air battles. As the explosion is very small - compared to HE rockets - it is not  effective against soft targets unlike other rockets. On the other hand the good penetration makes the rocket very suitable for tank busting. Tanks are engaged best at the side armor from distances between 600m - 300m.
-In RB it is also a reliable secondary weapon for air combat. In dogfight and head on situations use salvos of at least 4 rockets. When chasing (fleeing) bombers aim thoughtful and fire pairs. Even hits at 1,5km to 2,5km are possbile.
+In RB it is also a reliable secondary weapon for air combat. In dogfight and head on situations use salvos of at least 4 rockets. When chasing (fleeing) bombers aim thoughtfully and fire single rockets to shoot in. When you metered out the correct angle fire salvos. Even hits at 1,5km to 2,5km are possbile.
 === Pros and cons ===