Imp.Chaparral - Revision history

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‎Description: General readability and addition of external links.

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 == Description ==
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-The Chaparral was an SPAA used by the United States between 1969 and the early 2000s. It was a cheap way to adapt an already existing and trusted platform like the M113 to provide close- to medium-range air defence. For this, the AIM-9 Sidewinder missile was used, with different seekers and engines being installed over the years in order to provide better target acquisition, range, and reliability. The Chaparral also saw medium success in international markets, serving with Ecuador, Chile, Egypt, Morocco, Taiwan, and Israel. Its only confirmed kill was a MiG-17 shot down by Israel over the Golan Heights.
+The Chaparral is an SPAA used by the United States between 1969 and the early 2000s. It was a cheap way to adapt an already existing and trusted platform like the M113 to provide close- to medium-range air defence. For this, the AIM-9 Sidewinder missile was used, with different seekers and engines being installed over the years in order to provide better target acquisition, range, and reliability. The Chaparral also saw medium success in international markets, serving with Ecuador, Chile, Egypt, Morocco, Taiwan, and Israel. The only confirmed kill was a MiG-17 shot down by Israel over the Golan Heights.
-Introduced in [[Update "Sons of Attila"]], the Chaparral comes with the benefit of using IR-guided missiles, these can be flared away with countermeasures and a couple of manoeuvres, but it makes it so that no radar is required, which means no ground clutter or lock warning for the pilots. Many jets at the BR lack countermeasures, so its most major opponents are modern ground attack aircraft like the A-10 and Su-25 that have armament capable of outranging the Chaparral and also have countermeasures. The other problem the Chaparral suffers is the lack of a gun; since it has no cannon or HMG, it is not able to shoot down helicopters or jets that are too close for the missile to get a lock.
+Introduced in [[Update "Sons of Attila"]], the Chaparral comes with the benefit of using IR-guided missiles, though lacking IRRCM can be flared away with countermeasures and a couple of manoeuvres, but it makes it so that no radar is required, which means no ground clutter or lock warning for the pilots. Many jets at the BR lack countermeasures, so its most major opponents are modern ground attack aircraft like the A-10 and Su-25 that have armament capable of outranging the Chaparral and also have countermeasures.  The other problem the Chaparral suffers is the lack of a gun; since it has no cannon or HMG, it is not able to shoot down helicopters or jets that are too close to hit as there is a slight delay after launch before the missile starts tracking.
 == General info ==
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 * IRST tracking (undetected by RWR)
 * Infrared missile guidance provides more stealthy attacks compared to missiles that rely on radar (fire and forget, no painting to alert enemy RWR)
-* Harder-hitting and more manoeuvrable missiles compared to its successor LAV-AD
+* Harder-hitting and slightly more manoeuvrable missiles compared to its successor the LAV-AD
 * Can perform scout functions for extra team assistance
 * Thermal imaging to assist with target acquisition
 '''Cons:'''
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 * [[wt:en/news/8445-development-improved-chaparral-oppa-chaparral-style-en|[Devblog] Improved Chaparral: Oppa Chaparral Style!]]
 * https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/ADA434389.pdf
 {{USA anti-aircraft vehicles}}

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 == Usage in battles ==
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-The first and most noticeable jump from the M247 to the Chaparral is the lack of radar. This lack of radar can take some time getting used to but is not a downside; the lack of a radar (and therefore having nothing to trigger a Radar Warning Receiver or RWR) renders you invisible to most detection barring direct line-of-sight and late generation '''missile approach warning''' '''systems''' (MAW). Even though searching for targets is more difficult, it also makes you more difficult to be found. Thanks to the IR locking, the target will not detect the lock nor the missile launch and, thanks to the smokeless missile motor, means that there is only a split second window after firing where you can be detected. This also means that you can reload the missile rack by locking onto the sun and firing your last missile in relative safety.
+The first and most noticeable jump from the M247 to the Chaparral is the lack of radar. This lack of radar can take some time getting used to but is not a downside; the lack of a radar (and therefore having nothing to trigger a Radar Warning Receiver or RWR) renders you invisible to most detection barring direct line-of-sight and late generation '''missile approach warning''' '''systems''' (MAW). Even though searching for targets is more difficult, it also makes you more difficult to be found. Due to the IR locking, the target will not detect the lock and, thanks to the smokeless missile motor (available once the MIM-72E is unlocked) may not notice the launch, meaning that there is only a split second window after firing where you can be detected. However, it is generally recommended to relocate after your launch as other aircraft may have noticed. Typically missiles should be fired in pairs, waiting approximately 2-3 seconds between launches. With a full ammo load this typically results in 4-6 semi-guaranteed shootdowns. The lack of IRCCM and being a early generation IR guidance also means the missiles are capable of being locked on to the sun, though if need be this can be used to "dump" your last missile to start a reload early.
 There are several ways to avoid missing;

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 == Usage in battles ==
 <!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
-The first and most noticeable jump from the M247 to the Chaparral is the lack of radar. The lack of radar can take some time getting used to but is not a downside; the lack of a radar renders you invisible to almost any jet that does not have a Radar Warning Receiver (RWR). Even though searching for targets is more difficult, it also makes you more difficult to be found. Thanks to the IR locking, the target will not detect the lock nor the missile launch and, thanks to the smokeless missile motor, means that there is only a split second window after firing where you can be detected. This also means that you can reload the missile rack by locking onto the sun and firing your last missile in relative safety.
+The first and most noticeable jump from the M247 to the Chaparral is the lack of radar. This lack of radar can take some time getting used to but is not a downside; the lack of a radar (and therefore having nothing to trigger a Radar Warning Receiver or RWR) renders you invisible to most detection barring direct line-of-sight and late generation '''missile approach warning''' '''systems''' (MAW). Even though searching for targets is more difficult, it also makes you more difficult to be found. Thanks to the IR locking, the target will not detect the lock nor the missile launch and, thanks to the smokeless missile motor, means that there is only a split second window after firing where you can be detected. This also means that you can reload the missile rack by locking onto the sun and firing your last missile in relative safety.
 There are several ways to avoid missing;
 * Avoid firing the missile before the target has fired flares, chances are they've been locked by another SPAA and are trying to avoid them. This leaves you the perfect window to fire and cripple them.
-* Avoid firing when the target has lots of energy, the less energy the target has means a higher chance you will hit them. Try firing after they've finished an evasive maneuverer.
+* Avoid firing when the target has lots of energy, the less energy the target has means a higher chance you will hit them. Try firing after they've finished an evasive maneuver.
-* In rear aspect, the missiles functionally ignore flares which means that you will be able to lock and fire before they have chance to avoid it. Try to pre-emptively aim in rear aspect so that you can destroy the aircraft after they've passed overhead.
+* In rear aspect, the missiles generally ignore flares which means that you will be able to lock and fire before they have chance to avoid it. Try to pre-emptively aim in rear aspect so that you can destroy the aircraft after they've passed overhead.
 * Don't fire at distant targets travelling transversally, the missiles tend to overcorrect and have a decent chance to miss their target.
 As this is the first missile-centric SPAA, actively engaging targets takes a lot less time and effort as the missiles themselves do much of the work for you. Four missiles give plenty of chance to destroy a target in the event that the missile is evaded.
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 * [[wt:en/news/8445-development-improved-chaparral-oppa-chaparral-style-en|[Devblog] Improved Chaparral: Oppa Chaparral Style!]]
 {{USA anti-aircraft vehicles}}

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 == Usage in battles ==
 <!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
-The first and most noticeable jump from the M247 to the Chaparral is the lack of radar. The lack of radar can take some getting used to but is not a downside; the lack of a radar renders you invisible to almost any jet that does not have a Radar Warning Receiver (RWR). Even though searching for targets is more difficult, it also makes you more difficult to be found. Thanks to the IR locking, the target will not detect the lock nor the missile launch and, thanks to the smokeless missile motor, means that there is only a split second window after firing where you can be detected. This also means that you can reload the missile rack by locking onto the sun and firing your last missile in relative safety.
+The first and most noticeable jump from the M247 to the Chaparral is the lack of radar. The lack of radar can take some time getting used to but is not a downside; the lack of a radar renders you invisible to almost any jet that does not have a Radar Warning Receiver (RWR). Even though searching for targets is more difficult, it also makes you more difficult to be found. Thanks to the IR locking, the target will not detect the lock nor the missile launch and, thanks to the smokeless missile motor, means that there is only a split second window after firing where you can be detected. This also means that you can reload the missile rack by locking onto the sun and firing your last missile in relative safety.
 There are several ways to avoid missing;

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 == Usage in battles ==
 <!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
-The first and most noticeable jump from the M247 to the Chaparral is the lack of radar. The lack of radar can take some getting used to but is not a downside; the lack of a radar renders you invisible to almost any jet that does not have a Radar Warning Receiver (RWR). Even though searching for targets is more difficult, it also makes you more difficult to be found. Thanks to the IR locking, the target will not detect the lock or the missile launch and, thanks to the smokeless missile motor, means that there is only a split second window after firing where you can be detected. This also means that you can reload the missile rack by locking onto the sun and firing your last missile in relative safety.
+The first and most noticeable jump from the M247 to the Chaparral is the lack of radar. The lack of radar can take some getting used to but is not a downside; the lack of a radar renders you invisible to almost any jet that does not have a Radar Warning Receiver (RWR). Even though searching for targets is more difficult, it also makes you more difficult to be found. Thanks to the IR locking, the target will not detect the lock nor the missile launch and, thanks to the smokeless missile motor, means that there is only a split second window after firing where you can be detected. This also means that you can reload the missile rack by locking onto the sun and firing your last missile in relative safety.
 There are several ways to avoid missing;

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 == Usage in battles ==
 <!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
-''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).''
+The first and most noticeable jump from the M247 to the Chaparral is the lack of radar. The lack of radar can take some getting used to but is not a downside; the lack of a radar renders you invisible to almost any jet that does not have a Radar Warning Receiver (RWR). Even though searching for targets is more difficult, it also makes you more difficult to be found. Thanks to the IR locking, the target will not detect the lock or the missile launch and, thanks to the smokeless missile motor, means that there is only a split second window after firing where you can be detected. This also means that you can reload the missile rack by locking onto the sun and firing your last missile in relative safety.
 === Pros and cons ===
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=us_mim_72_chaparral Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 ;Related development
 * [[Imp.Chaparral (Israel)]]

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 * Missile armament lacks IRCCM
 * Absolutely no defensive armament, strictly anti-air
-* No armor
+* No armour
 * Lacks search radar (must rely on visual and sound to find enemies)
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=us_mim_72_chaparral Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
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 ;Related development
 * [[Imp.Chaparral (Israel)]]

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 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.'' -->
-* ''topic on the official game forum;''
+* [[wt:en/news/8445-development-improved-chaparral-oppa-chaparral-style-en|[Devblog] Improved Chaparral: Oppa Chaparral Style!]]
 {{USA anti-aircraft vehicles}}