Strela-10M2 - Revision history

U42773747: Nobody mentions this tank's extremely obnoxious stealth field ability, so i will. No, this is not salt, people literally claim 14 aircraft kills spawning with this thing from the start and then nuking people.

2024-04-21T13:01:48Z

Nobody mentions this tank's extremely obnoxious stealth field ability, so i will. No, this is not salt, people literally claim 14 aircraft kills spawning with this thing from the start and then nuking people.

U82730941: Added a missing space

2024-04-16T14:17:15Z

Added a missing space

U82730941: Added some tips for arcade mode

2024-04-16T14:16:40Z

Added some tips for arcade mode

U126491850: /* Pros and cons */

2024-04-07T21:24:02Z

‎Pros and cons

U17577377: Edits

2023-12-05T17:52:09Z

Edits

Show changes

U101304893 at 01:43, 19 November 2023

2023-11-19T01:43:27Z

U101304893 at 07:42, 18 November 2023

2023-11-18T07:42:26Z

U101304893: update to the latest version

2023-11-18T07:40:28Z

update to the latest version

U56862421: /* Pros and cons */

2023-10-31T11:32:59Z

‎Pros and cons

U47842170: Fixed wrong conversion: 3 miles are roughly equal to 5 km (instead of 10km)

2023-10-24T07:40:58Z

Fixed wrong conversion: 3 miles are roughly equal to 5 km (instead of 10km)

@@ Line 19: / Line 19: @@
 The interesting part of the 9A35M2 is its relatively uncluttered interior that can make hasty enemy shots ineffective. Two of the three crew members sit in the very front of the hull (commander and driver), with the third (gunner) towards the rear underneath the launcher assembly. The engine sits in the middle of the vehicle, with the rear section holding a few spare missiles. Therefore, when enemy fire strikes the middle of the vehicle (which many players instinctively aim for), it will often knock out the gunner and/or the turret assembly but leave the front two crew members, and sometimes even the engine, unscathed, allowing the 9A35M2 to get away.
 '''Armour type:''' <!-- The types of armour present on the vehicle and their general locations -->
@@ Line 61: / Line 63: @@
 {{main|9M37M}}
-The 9M37M missile is a worthy analogue to the Stinger-type missiles found on Western IR SAM vehicles such as the [[Ozelot]], [[Type 93]], and [[LAV-AD]]. It has both Infrared homing and contrast-seeking guidance methods, which make it very formidable in all-aspect engagements. Furthermore, it has a brilliant overload of 20G, almost double any contemporary ground-based IR SAM system. Against highly manoeuvrable targets, these missiles are far easier to score hits with.
+The 9M37M missile is a superior analogue to the Stinger-type missiles found on Western IR SAM vehicles such as the [[Ozelot]], [[Type 93]], and [[LAV-AD]]. It has both Infrared homing and contrast-seeking guidance methods, which make it very formidable in all-aspect engagements, so long as the sky is clear.
 There are no missile upgrades available, the stock missile is the top missile. The proximity fuse and warhead weight are both sufficient for destroying or crippling any aerial target it connects with.
@@ Line 141: / Line 145: @@
 The contrast-seeking mode of 9M37M allows the {{PAGENAME}} to successfully lock any helicopter from 4 to 5 km. Sometimes, even a scout UAV is no exception. This mode also has high resistance against flares and HIRSS. The 9M37M has good mobility and endurance, but the field of vision of its seeker is a bit limited. Some players will aim the further place of the target to save the energy of the missile. However, such a method is more likely to cause the missing target instead in this case. Although the {{PAGENAME}} can scout the enemy, it cannot also fight the ground threats. Avoid getting close to the frontline, and help the allies find the enemies if possible.
-In arcade mode it is best to spawn in mid to late game and stay in your spawn as you won't need to worry about replenishing your missiles at a cap point as you can do so right from your spawn. You also usually don't have to worry about spotting aircraft in arcade mode as they are usually marked for you and you usually have time to get a lock and launch before enemy aircraft decide to engage you. If you see an aircraft launch a rocket or drop a bomb just drive in a straight line perpendicular to the flight path of the enemy aircraft and unless the enemy has a large bomb you should survive with minimal damage (just make sure to also launch a missile at them). If you are facing helicopters do the same if they have rockets but if they have ATGMs then prioritize killing the target rather than dodging the missile as if you kill them the missile will usually not hit you as the helicopter will no longer be able to laser guide the missile. It's still best to move a little bit just in case the missile is still heading to your last known position. Due to your ability to engage multiple targets simultaneously and the close proximity that aircraft and helicopters spawn in arcade mode the {{PAGENAME}} is one of the best AA vehicles in arcade mode.
+In arcade mode it is best to spawn in mid to late game (or, at least, as a second vehicle) and stay in your spawn as you won't need to worry about replenishing your missiles at a cap point as you can do so right from your spawn. Additionally, it is far less likely for enemy aircraft to see you if you stay far away from their spawn points (Usually, it's really far away from your spawn, though it could be right behind you on some maps). You also usually don't have to worry about spotting aircraft in arcade mode as they are usually marked for you and most of the times you can get a lock and launch before enemy aircraft is able to even notice you, let alone decide to engage you. If you see an aircraft launch a rocket or drop a bomb just drive in a straight line perpendicular to the flight path of the enemy aircraft and unless the enemy has a large bomb you should survive with minimal damage (just make sure to also launch a missile at them). If you are facing helicopters do the same if they have rockets but if they have ATGMs then prioritize killing the target rather than dodging the missile as if you kill them the missile will usually not hit you as the helicopter will no longer be able to laser guide the missile. It's still best to move a little bit just in case the missile is still heading to your last known position. Due to your ability to engage multiple targets simultaneously and the close proximity that aircraft and helicopters spawn in arcade mode, they have almost no chance of surviving your attacks, and due to the low visibility stat they are extremely unlikely to destroy the {{PAGENAME}} back, which makes it one of the best, if not actually THE best of AA vehicles in arcade mode.
 === Pros and cons ===
@@ Line 149: / Line 153: @@
 * The missiles have a high overload factor
 * Due to contrast-locking, the range is on par with Stingers
 * Except for the launcher assembly, the rest of the vehicle is very low to the ground which allows it to easily hide behind rocks, bushes, or buildings
@@ Line 159: / Line 164: @@
 * No search radar. Detecting targets relies on manual spotting
 * Engine suffers on inclines. Hills are not your friend
 == History ==

@@ Line 141: / Line 141: @@
 The contrast-seeking mode of 9M37M allows the {{PAGENAME}} to successfully lock any helicopter from 4 to 5 km. Sometimes, even a scout UAV is no exception. This mode also has high resistance against flares and HIRSS. The 9M37M has good mobility and endurance, but the field of vision of its seeker is a bit limited. Some players will aim the further place of the target to save the energy of the missile. However, such a method is more likely to cause the missing target instead in this case. Although the {{PAGENAME}} can scout the enemy, it cannot also fight the ground threats. Avoid getting close to the frontline, and help the allies find the enemies if possible.
-In arcade mode it is best to spawn in mid to late game and stay in your spawn as you won't need to worry about replenishing your missiles at a cap point as you can do so right from your spawn. You also usually don't have to worry about spotting aircraft in arcade mode as they are usually marked for you and you usually have time to get a lock and launch before enemy aircraft decide to engage you. If you see an aircraft launch a rocket or drop a bomb just drive in a straight line perpendicular to the flight path of the enemy aircraft and unless the enemy has a large bomb you should survive with minimal damage (just make sure to also launch a missile at them). If you are facing helicopters do the same if they have rockets but if they have ATGMs then prioritize killing the target rather than dodging the missile as if you kill them the missile will usually not hit you as the helicopter will no longer be able to laser guide the missile. It's still best to move a little bit just in case the missile is still heading to your last known position. Due to your ability to engage multiple targets simultaneously and the close proximity that aircraft and helicopters spawn in arcade mode the {{PAGENAME}}is one of the best AA vehicles in arcade mode.
+In arcade mode it is best to spawn in mid to late game and stay in your spawn as you won't need to worry about replenishing your missiles at a cap point as you can do so right from your spawn. You also usually don't have to worry about spotting aircraft in arcade mode as they are usually marked for you and you usually have time to get a lock and launch before enemy aircraft decide to engage you. If you see an aircraft launch a rocket or drop a bomb just drive in a straight line perpendicular to the flight path of the enemy aircraft and unless the enemy has a large bomb you should survive with minimal damage (just make sure to also launch a missile at them). If you are facing helicopters do the same if they have rockets but if they have ATGMs then prioritize killing the target rather than dodging the missile as if you kill them the missile will usually not hit you as the helicopter will no longer be able to laser guide the missile. It's still best to move a little bit just in case the missile is still heading to your last known position. Due to your ability to engage multiple targets simultaneously and the close proximity that aircraft and helicopters spawn in arcade mode the {{PAGENAME}} is one of the best AA vehicles in arcade mode.
 === Pros and cons ===

@@ Line 140: / Line 140: @@
 The contrast-seeking mode of 9M37M allows the {{PAGENAME}} to successfully lock any helicopter from 4 to 5 km. Sometimes, even a scout UAV is no exception. This mode also has high resistance against flares and HIRSS. The 9M37M has good mobility and endurance, but the field of vision of its seeker is a bit limited. Some players will aim the further place of the target to save the energy of the missile. However, such a method is more likely to cause the missing target instead in this case. Although the {{PAGENAME}} can scout the enemy, it cannot also fight the ground threats. Avoid getting close to the frontline, and help the allies find the enemies if possible.
 === Pros and cons ===
@@ Line 150: / Line 152: @@
 * Except for the launcher assembly, the rest of the vehicle is very low to the ground which allows it to easily hide behind rocks, bushes, or buildings
 * Amphibious, can reach a few places other vehicles cannot
 * More survivable than it seems due to crew placement and empty space in the rear of the vehicle
@@ Line 177: / Line 180: @@
 <!-- ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
 * ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
-* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->
+* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->Similar Vehicles
 ;Western counterparts

@@ Line 145: / Line 145: @@
 '''Pros:'''
-* The missiles have a high overload factor, more than any other ground-launched IR missile
 * Due to contrast-locking, the range is on par with Stingers
 * Except for the launcher assembly, the rest of the vehicle is very low to the ground which allows it to easily hide behind rocks, bushes, or buildings
@@ Line 152: / Line 153: @@
 '''Cons:'''
 * No search radar. Detecting targets relies on manual spotting
 * Engine suffers on inclines. Hills are not your friend

@@ Line 137: / Line 137: @@
 == 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).'' -->
-As a powerful SPAA, the 10M2 also has a very irritating weakness. Due to the lack of the supporting vehicles of a common Soviet AA batteries especially a radar vehicle, players will have to rely on the voicelines from the crew, the sound of rotor/jet or visual acquisition of enemy aircrafts. At such, the best way to use the 10M2 is as a short-range surprise weapon against enemy aircraft and helicopters. The missiles cannot reach as far as many of the radar missile-equipped SPAA vehicles you will often be playing alongside, but they have very good overload and do not give the enemy a radar warning. Engaging aircraft that are busy with other targets or just starting to exit the battlefield is the best way to engage, as distracted enemies are less likely to see the missile and dump flares.
+As a powerful SPAA, the 10M2 has a very irritating weakness. Due to the lack of the supporting vehicles of a common Soviet AA batteries especially a radar vehicle, players will have to rely on the voicelines from the crew, the sound of rotor/jet or visual acquisition of enemy aircrafts. At such, the best way to use the 10M2 is as a short-range surprise weapon against enemy aircraft and helicopters. The missiles cannot reach as far as many of the radar missile-equipped SPAA vehicles you will often be playing alongside, but they have very good overload and do not give the enemy a radar warning. Engaging aircraft that are busy with other targets or just starting to exit the battlefield is the best way to engage, as distracted enemies are less likely to see the missile and dump flares.
 The contrast seeking mode of 9M37M allows the 10M2 to successfully lock any helicopter from 4 to 5 km. Sometimes, even a scout UAV is no exception. This mode also has high resistance against flares and HIRSS. The 9M37M has good mobility and endurance, but the field of vision of its seeker is a bit limited. Some players will aim the further place of the target to save the energy of the missile. However, such method is more likely to cause the missing of target instead in this case. Although the 10M2 has ability to scout the enemy, it also has no capability to fight the ground threats. Avoid getting close to the frontline, and help the allies find the enemies if possible.
@@ Line 147: / Line 147: @@
 * The missiles have a high overload factor, more than any other ground-launched IR missile
-* Small size, it can easily hide behind rocks, bushes, or buildings
+* Due to contrast-locking, range is on par with Stingers
-* Except for the launcher assembly, the rest of the vehicle is very low to the ground
+* Except for the launcher assembly, the rest of the vehicle is very low to the ground which allows it to easily hide behind rocks, bushes, or buildings
 * Amphibious, can reach a few places other vehicles cannot
 * More survivable than it seems due to crew placement and empty space in the rear of the vehicle
 '''Cons:'''
-* No search radar. Its capability of detecting target heavily relies on the allies, your own awareness and knowledge
+* No search radar. Its capability of detecting target heavily relies on the allies, the conditions of battlefield, your own awareness and knowledge
-* Engine suffers on inclines, hills are not your friend
+* Engine suffers on inclines. Hills are not your friend
 == History ==

@@ Line 33: / Line 33: @@
 | Hull || 14 mm (54°) ''Top'' <br> 7 mm (80°) ''Upper glacis'' <br> 14 + 5 mm (37-67°) ''Lower glacis'' || 7 + 7 mm (23°) ''Top'' <br> 7 mm ''Bottom'' || 7 mm (5°) || 7 mm <br> 5 mm ''Engine vents''
 |-
-| Turret || 7 mm ''Turret front'' <br> 30 mm ''Gunner window'' || 7 mm || 7 mm || 7 mm
+| Turret || 7 mm ''Turret front'' <br> 30 mm (45°) ''Gunner window'' || 7 mm || 7 mm || 7 mm
 |-
 |}
@@ Line 155: / Line 155: @@
 '''Cons:'''
-* No search radar. Its capability of detecting target heavily relies on the allies, your own awareness and knowledge.
+* No search radar. Its capability of detecting target heavily relies on the allies, your own awareness and knowledge
 * Engine suffers on inclines, hills are not your friend

@@ Line 23: / Line 23: @@
 <!-- Example: * Rolled homogeneous armour (Front, Side, Rear, Hull roof)
 * Cast homogeneous armour (Turret, Transmission area) -->
 {| class="wikitable"
@@ Line 28: / Line 31: @@
 ! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
 |-
-| Hull || ___ mm || ___ mm ''Top'' <br> ___ mm ''Bottom'' || ___ mm || ___ - ___ mm
+| Hull || 14 mm (54°) ''Top'' <br> 7 mm (80°) ''Upper glacis'' <br> 14 + 5 mm (37-67°) ''Lower glacis'' || 7 + 7 mm (23°) ''Top'' <br> 7 mm ''Bottom'' || 7 mm (5°) || 7 mm <br> 5 mm ''Engine vents''
 |-
-| Turret || ___ - ___ mm ''Turret front'' <br> ___ mm ''Gun mantlet'' || ___ - ___ mm || ___ - ___ mm || ___ - ___ mm
+| Turret || 7 mm ''Turret front'' <br> 30 mm ''Gunner window'' || 7 mm || 7 mm || 7 mm
 |-
 |}
@@ Line 38: / Line 39: @@
 '''Notes:''' <!-- Any additional notes which the user needs to be aware of -->
 <!-- Example: * Suspension wheels are 20 mm thick, tracks are 30 mm thick, and torsion bars are 60 mm thick. -->
 === Mobility ===
@@ Line 56: / Line 61: @@
 {{main|9M37M}}
-The 9M37M missile is a worthy analogue to the Stinger-type missiles found on Western IR SAM vehicles such as the [[Ozelot]], [[Type 93]], and [[LAV-AD]]. It doesn't have as good lock characteristics, notably in frontal aspect engagements, but makes up for it with an overload of 20G, double any contemporary ground-based IR SAM system except for the [[SIDAM 25 (Mistral)]] and the [[SANTAL]], both of which still only have 12G missiles. Against highly manoeuvrable targets, these missiles are far easier to score hits with.
+The 9M37M missile is a worthy analogue to the Stinger-type missiles found on Western IR SAM vehicles such as the [[Ozelot]], [[Type 93]], and [[LAV-AD]]. It has both Infrared homing and contrast seeking guidance methods, which make it very formidable in all-aspect engagements. Furthermore, it has a brilliant overload of 20G, almost double any contemporary ground-based IR SAM system. Against highly manoeuvrable targets, these missiles are far easier to score hits with.
-There are no missile upgrades available, the stock missile is the top missile. The proximity fuse and warhead weight are both sufficient for destroying or crippling any aerial target it connects with, with the only drawback being the seeker head - it is easily decoyed by flares, a feature familiar to users of Russian aerial infrared missiles.
+There are no missile upgrades available, the stock missile is the top missile. The proximity fuse and warhead weight are both sufficient for destroying or crippling any aerial target it connects with.
 {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
@@ Line 111: / Line 116: @@
 |-
 | Pintle || 1,000 (250) || 700 || -5°/+20° || ±60°
 |-
 |}
@@ Line 116: / Line 137: @@
 == 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).'' -->
-Due to the lack of the supporting vehicles of a common Soviet AA batteries especially a radar vehicle, players will have to rely on the voicelines from the crew, the sound of rotor/jet or visual acquisition of enemy aircrafts; the other flaw that hinders the overall combat capabilities is the short all-aspect lock-on range (at only 3 km), although this is some  improvement from previous ZSU-23-4 with barely 2.5 km effective range, it can still make sure enemy aircrafts would think twice before entering the battlefield for CAS operations. At such, the best way to use the 10M2 is as a short-range surprise weapon against enemy aircraft and sometimes helicopters. The missiles cannot reach as far as many of the radar missile-equipped SPAA vehicles you will often be playing alongside, but they have very good overload and do not give the enemy a radar warning. Engaging aircraft that are busy with other targets or just starting to exit the battlefield is the best way to engage, as distracted enemies are less likely to see the missile and dump flares.
+As a powerful SPAA, the 10M2 also has a very irritating weakness. Due to the lack of the supporting vehicles of a common Soviet AA batteries especially a radar vehicle, players will have to rely on the voicelines from the crew, the sound of rotor/jet or visual acquisition of enemy aircrafts. At such, the best way to use the 10M2 is as a short-range surprise weapon against enemy aircraft and helicopters. The missiles cannot reach as far as many of the radar missile-equipped SPAA vehicles you will often be playing alongside, but they have very good overload and do not give the enemy a radar warning. Engaging aircraft that are busy with other targets or just starting to exit the battlefield is the best way to engage, as distracted enemies are less likely to see the missile and dump flares.
-The worst enemy of this vehicle is helicopters, at any range. At long range, they are outside the lock range of the 10M2's missile while being well within the range of their own ATGMs. At closer range (below about 1 mile/1.6 km), the missile is often unable to track enemy helicopters due to its launch characteristics. Helicopters around the 10M2's BR also start to get IRCM equipment, making IR lock even more difficult. High-altitude aircraft are more of the same thing, being able to loft missiles and bombs at ground targets from outside the missile's lock-on distance.
+The contrast seeking mode of 9M37M allows the 10M2 to successfully lock any helicopter from 4 to 5 km. Sometimes, even a scout UAV is no exception. This mode also has high resistance against flares and HIRSS. The 9M37M has good mobility and endurance, but the field of vision of its seeker is a bit limited. Some players will aim the further place of the target to save the energy of the missile. However, such method is more likely to cause the missing of target instead in this case. Although the 10M2 has ability to scout the enemy, it also has no capability to fight the ground threats. Avoid getting close to the frontline, and help the allies find the enemies if possible.
 === Pros and cons ===
@@ Line 134: / Line 155: @@
 '''Cons:'''
-* No search radar. A 3-mile (5 km) range 9S86 tracking radar is all you get
+* No search radar. Its capability of detecting target heavily relies on the allies, your own awareness and knowledge.
 * Engine suffers on inclines, hills are not your friend

@@ Line 134: / Line 134: @@
 * Can't engage most helicopters equipped with ATGMs due to the short all-aspect lock-on range
-* No search radar. A 3-mile (10 km) range 9S86 tracking radar is all you get
+* No search radar. A 3-mile (5 km) range 9S86 tracking radar is all you get
 * Engine suffers on inclines, hills are not your friend