Rbs 56 - Revision history

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Introductory summary of the RBS 56 weapon system.

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	The warhead location and orientation is due to the fact that the Rbs 56 defeats targets using the mentioned "OTA" method, which means that instead of the missile detonating on impact and sending the penetrator horizontally into the target it instead flies over and detonates vertically sending the penetrators downwards into less protected areas.		The warhead location and orientation is due to the fact that the Rbs 56 defeats targets using the mentioned "OTA" method, which means that instead of the missile detonating on impact and sending the penetrator horizontally into the target it instead flies over and detonates vertically sending the penetrators downwards into less protected areas.
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−	~~The only vehicle currently using the Rbs 56 is the Strf 9040 BILL which uses the upgraded Rbs 56B "BILL 2".~~

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 [[File:WeaponImage Rbs 56.png|thumb|left|420px|The Rbs 56 missile (the launch tube, missile with fins folded, and deployed missile are shown; scale is approximate)]]
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 The Robotsystem 56 "BILL" (Rbs 56) is a Swedish medium range anti-tank weapon system designed by Bofors (Now SAAB Bofors Dynamics) under the name "BILL" (Bofors Infantry Light and Lethal anti-tank missile). Development started in 1979, was first demonstrated in 1982 and brought into service in 1985. The Rbs 56 served as a man-portable anti-tank weapon designed to destroy enemy MBTs (Main Battle Tank) up until 2013 after which it was replaced by the newer Rbs 57 "NLAW".
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 The only vehicle currently using the Rbs 56 is the Strf 9040 BILL which uses the upgraded Rbs 56B "BILL 2".
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 == Usage in battles ==
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-This missile can defeat most MBTs and IFVs. It can strike through ERA and works better on vehicles with a carousel auto-loader or vehicles that stow ammunition centre-mass. Very effective at low to medium range, still being effective at long range but limited due to the velocity of the missile.
+This missile can defeat most MBTs and IFVs. It can strike through ERA and works better on vehicles with a carousel autoloader or vehicles that stow ammunition centre-mass. Very effective at low to medium range, still being effective at long range but limited due to the velocity of the missile.
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 == See also ==
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 * ''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 ==
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 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
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 == General info ==
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 === Effective damage ===

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 == Usage in battles ==
-''The way the missile is modeled in-game, it can defeat most MBTs and IFVs. It can strike through ERA and works better on vehicles with a carousel auto-loader or vehicles that stow ammunition center-mass.''
+<!-- ''Describe situations when you would utilise this missile in-game (vehicle, pillbox, base, etc)'' -->
-Very effective at low to medium range, still being effective at long range but limited due to the velocity of the missile.
+=== Pros and cons ===
 '''Pros:'''
-* Attacks vehicles where the armor is the thinnest.
+* Attacks vehicles where the armour is the thinnest
 * Can attack hull-down vehicles
-* Good maneuverability.
+* Good manoeuvrability
-* Excellent penetration, often knocking a vehicle out in one strike.
+* Excellent penetration, often knocking a vehicle out in one strike
 * Lightweight
 * Decent range
 '''Cons:'''
-* Because of the in-game model of the missile and the modus-operandi, a direct hit won't cause any significant damage in case of a nose impact
+* A direct nose impact won't cause any significant damage
 * Can be difficult to anticipate exactly where to aim on moving targets
 * Lower velocity and range than the TOW-2B
 == History ==

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−	[https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/sv/information-och-fakta/materiel-och-teknik/avvecklade-materielsystem/robotsystem-56/][http://www.military-today.com/missiles/bill.htm][https://www.army-technology.com/projects/bofors/]
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	== Description ==		== Description ==
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 == Description ==
 [[File:WeaponImage Rbs 56.png|thumb|left|420px|The Rbs 56 missile (the launch tube, missile with fins folded, and deployed missile are shown; scale is approximate)]]
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-''The Robotsystem 56 “BILL” (RBS 56) is a Swedish medium range anti-tank weapon system designed by Bofors (Now SAAB Bofors Dynamics) under the name “BILL” (Bofors Infantry Light and Lethal anti-tank missile). Development started in 1979, was first demonstrated in 1982 and brought into service in 1985. The RBS 56 served as a man portable anti-tank weapon designed to destroy enemy MBTs (Main Battle Tank) up until 2013 after which it was replaced by the newer RBS 57 “NLAW”.''
+The Robotsystem 56 "BILL" (Rbs 56) is a Swedish medium range anti-tank weapon system designed by Bofors (Now SAAB Bofors Dynamics) under the name "BILL" (Bofors Infantry Light and Lethal anti-tank missile). Development started in 1979, was first demonstrated in 1982 and brought into service in 1985. The Rbs 56 served as a man-portable anti-tank weapon designed to destroy enemy MBTs (Main Battle Tank) up until 2013 after which it was replaced by the newer Rbs 57 "NLAW".
-''The RBS 56 Is an OTA (Over-fly Top Attack),  SACLOS (Semi-automatic command to line of sight) wire-guided anti-tank missile system. The weapon, like most anti-tank guided missiles uses a warhead that perforates armor using an explosively formed penetrator (EFP), a type of warhead often referred to as “HEAT” (High Explosive Anti Tank). What differentiates the RBS 56 from most similar weapon-systems is the fact that the warhead is facing downwards at a 30 degree angle and located further back onto the missile.''
+The Rbs 56 is an OTA (Over-fly Top Attack), SACLOS (Semi-automatic command to line of sight) wire-guided anti-tank missile system. The weapon, like most anti-tank guided missiles, uses a warhead that perforates armour using an explosively formed penetrator (EFP), a type of warhead often referred to as "HEAT" (High Explosive Anti-Tank). What differentiates the Rbs 56 from most similar weapon-systems is the fact that the warhead is facing downwards at a 30 degree angle and located further back onto the missile.
-''The warhead location and orientation is due to the fact that the RBS 56 defeats targets using the mentioned “OTA” method, which means that instead of the missile detonating on impact and sending the penetrator horizontally into the target it instead flies over and detonates vertically sending the EFP(s) downwards into less protected areas.''
+The warhead location and orientation is due to the fact that the Rbs 56 defeats targets using the mentioned "OTA" method, which means that instead of the missile detonating on impact and sending the penetrator horizontally into the target it instead flies over and detonates vertically sending the penetrators downwards into less protected areas.
-''The only vehicle currently using the RBS 56 is the CV9056 which uses the upgraded RBS 56b “BILL 2”.''
+The only vehicle currently using the Rbs 56 is the Strf 9040 BILL which uses the upgraded Rbs 56B "BILL 2".
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 == Media ==
-[[File:Rbs56 - Försvarsmakten.se.jpg|thumb|<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RBS_56_BILL#/media/File:Panzerabwehrlenkwaffe_(25955577025).jpg</ref>]]
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 ;Videos
 {{Youtube-gallery|faKyQOTmzDw|'''Best guided missiles''' discusses the {{PAGENAME}} Bill II at 2:49 - ''War Thunder Official Channel''}}