Hydra-70 M247 - Revision history

U22067555: /* Vehicles equipped with this weapon */ Updated

2024-10-28T06:07:25Z

‎Vehicles equipped with this weapon: Updated

U44629479: /* See also */ Edits

2024-08-24T06:37:58Z

‎See also: Edits

U43191476: /* See also */

2024-08-10T23:22:14Z

‎See also

U104930763: Added Magach Hydra and armour penetration

2024-04-03T18:34:36Z

Added Magach Hydra and armour penetration

U22067555: Added AH-60 (Israel)

2024-03-27T06:01:10Z

Added AH-60 (Israel)

U22067555: /* Vehicles equipped with this weapon */ Added MH-60L DAP and AH-129D

2023-12-06T23:16:40Z

‎Vehicles equipped with this weapon: Added MH-60L DAP and AH-129D

U28580205 at 04:50, 6 November 2023

2023-11-06T04:50:28Z

U139589284: MAJOR EDIT: Description, use in battles, pros/cons, and historical information added to the page.

2023-10-29T20:33:15Z

MAJOR EDIT: Description, use in battles, pros/cons, and historical information added to the page.

U22067555: /* Vehicles equipped with this weapon */ Added OH-58D and OH-58D (China)

2023-10-06T20:16:18Z

‎Vehicles equipped with this weapon: Added OH-58D and OH-58D (China)

U126556775: Added aircraft

2023-09-24T08:08:47Z

Added aircraft

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+{{Navigation-First-Line|'''Jet fighters'''}}{{Specs-Link|f-104g}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-104g_belgium}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-104g_china}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f-104j}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f_16am_block_15_mlu_belgium}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|f_16c_block_50}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|jf_17}}
-{{Navigation-Line|'''Strike aircraft'''}}{{Specs-Link|a_10a_early}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a_10a_late}}
+{{Navigation-Line|'''Strike aircraft'''}}{{Specs-Link|a_10a_early}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a_10a_late}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a_10c}}
 {{Navigation-Line|'''Attack helicopters'''}}

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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:
 * reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;
 * references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees. -->
-'''Weapons of similar configuration or role'''
 * [[CRV7 M247]]
 * [[FFAR Mighty Mouse]]
 * [[S-8KO]]
 == External links ==

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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;''
+* 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 ==

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-{{Navigation-First-Line|'''SPAA'''}}{{Specs-Link|us_lav_ad}}
+{{Navigation-First-Line|'''Medium tanks'''}}{{Specs-Link|il_magach_6_rocket}}
 {{Navigation-End}}
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 | '''Warhead type''' || HEAT
 |-
 |}

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 {{Navigation-Line|MD500}}{{Specs-Link|md_500_tow_late}}
-{{Navigation-Line|MH-60}}{{Specs-Link|mh_60l_dap}}
+{{Navigation-Line|MH-60}}{{Specs-Link|mh_60l_dap}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ah_60_iaf}}
 {{Navigation-Line|OH-58}}{{Specs-Link|oh_58d}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|oh_58d_china}}

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 {{Navigation-Line|'''Attack helicopters'''}}
-{{Navigation-Line|A129}}{{Specs-Link|a_129_a}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a_129_cbt}}
+{{Navigation-Line|A129}}{{Specs-Link|a_129_a}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a_129_cbt}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|a_129_d}}
 {{Navigation-Line|AH-1}}{{Specs-Link|ah_1f}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ah_1f_iaf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ah_1z}}
 {{Navigation-Line|AH-6}}{{Specs-Link|ah_6m}}
 {{Navigation-Line|AH-64}}{{Specs-Link|yah_64}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ah_64a}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ah_64a_greece_usa}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ah_64a_peten}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ah_64a_iaf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ah_64a_peten_iaf}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ah_64d}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ah_64d_japan}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ah_64d_i_saraph}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|ahs}}
 {{Navigation-Line|MD500}}{{Specs-Link|md_500_tow_late}}
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 == Usage in battles ==
-In GRB, players must always have the element of surprise to minimize the amount of damage they take. Approaching from the sides or rear of the enemy is advised, as getting in and out of battle will be relatively quick and most enemies will not realize you are there until it is too late. Target any SPAA or lightly armored vehicles, then move onto MBTs. Make sure to not expend all rockets on one target and do not stay in place/hover on the battlefield; if the rockets are unable to kill one specific target, leave it and move on.
+In GRB, players must always have the element of surprise to minimize the amount of damage they take. Approaching from the sides or rear of the enemy is advised, as getting in and out of battle will be relatively quick and most enemies will not realize you are there until it is too late. Target any SPAA or lightly armored vehicles, then move onto MBTs. Make sure to not expend all rockets on one target and do not stay in place/hover on the battlefield; if the rockets are unable to destroy one specific target, leave it and move on.
-The Hydra rockets are mostly obsolete for top tier battles as most enemies will either have large-caliber autocannons or missiles that will put you in significantly more danger. If able to carry long-range munitions (such as the Hellfire AGMs on AH-64 Apaches), use those instead of the Hydras as they are usually more effective and will keep the player alive longer.
+The Hydra rockets are mostly obsolete for top rank battles as most enemies will either have large-caliber autocannons or missiles that will put you in significantly more danger. If able to carry long-range munitions (such as the Hellfire AGMs on AH-64 Apaches), use those instead of the Hydras as they are usually more effective and will keep the player alive longer.
 In Heli PvE, the Hydra rockets can deal with bases and ground units fairly quick. However, keep an eye on Gepards in convoys and normal enemy waves and the Rolands guarding the base (Rolands have a 10km range, so mind your distance). Most SPAA will be stationary however, so you can use your ballistic computer and fire accurately from afar.
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 * With a ballistics computer, extremely lethal against ground units.
 * Able to deal splash damage, near misses can take out open-tops and lightly armored vehicles (BMPs, truck-based SPAA such as the Pantsir or Flakrad)
 '''Cons:'''
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 * "Spamming" the rockets usually required for most targets.
 * Most tanks have composite and ERA armor, dealing with MBTs from the front and even the sides may be difficult.
 == History ==

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 [[File:WeaponImage Hydra-70 M247.png|thumb|left|420px|The Hydra-70 M247 rocket with fins folded and deployed (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 Hydra-70 rocket is an American 70mm unguided rocket found on helicopters and planes. Utilizing a HEAT warhead, it is able to penetrate most modern tanks and vehicles from the roof and sides. When used in conjunction with a ballistic computer, these rockets are able to deal with most targets quite easily. The Hydra rockets are most notably found on the AH-64 Apache helicopters and the A-10 strike aircraft.
 === Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===
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 === Effective damage ===
-''Describe the type of damage produced by this type of rocket (high explosive, splash damage, etc)''
+The Hydra rocket is able to penetrate most armored vehicles from the sides and the roof thanks to the HEAT warhead. The rocket has a good explosive mass so open-top vehicles or lightly armored ones are able to be taken out by near misses via overpressure. Hydra rockets are also able to be fired very quickly by binding the "Fire Rocket Series" control to a key, allowing the user to "spam" the rockets in large quantities.
 === Comparison with analogues ===
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 == Usage in battles ==
-''Describe situations when you would utilise this rocket in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)''
+In GRB, players must always have the element of surprise to minimize the amount of damage they take. Approaching from the sides or rear of the enemy is advised, as getting in and out of battle will be relatively quick and most enemies will not realize you are there until it is too late. Target any SPAA or lightly armored vehicles, then move onto MBTs. Make sure to not expend all rockets on one target and do not stay in place/hover on the battlefield; if the rockets are unable to kill one specific target, leave it and move on.
 === 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:'''
+*
 '''Cons:'''
+*
 == 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 Hydra-70 rocket is a 70mm unguided "dumb" rocket meant to be used to engage ground targets. Developed from the FFAR "Mighty Mouse", a new motor produces more thrust and increases the effective range of the Hydra, and a new fin design improves accuracy and reduces spin. It is able to be mounted on planes, helicopters, and it has been adapted for ground vehicles also. The Hydra rocket has different models for different uses, including anti-personnel, anti-armor, marking, and practice models.
 == Media ==
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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:''
 * ''reference to the article about the variant of the weapon;''
 * ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''
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 == External links ==
 ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.''