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| − | ! colspan="6" | [[Roland|Roland SAM]] (x2) || colspan=" | + | ! colspan="6" | [[Roland|Roland SAM]] (x2) || colspan="4" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || Reloading rate (seconds) |
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| − | ! Mode !! Capacity (Belt) | + | ! Mode !! Capacity (Belt) !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer |
| − | ! Stock !! Upgraded !! Full !! Expert !! Aced | + | ! Stock !! Upgraded !! Full !! Expert !! Aced!!Autoloader |
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| − | | rowspan="2" | 10 (2) | + | | rowspan="2" | 10 (2) || rowspan="2" | -10°/+80° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 74.9 || 103.6 || 125.8 || 139.1 || 148.0 || rowspan="2" | 5.00 |
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== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
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| − | It is recommended to find a concealed spot near spawn and memorize where the helicopters' airfield is. Helicopters are easy prey for the FlaRakRad; but be careful to take them out quickly or you'll find you have a Vikhr | + | It is recommended to change the radar range from 10 to 20 km, find a concealed spot near spawn and memorize where the helicopters' airfield is. Helicopters are easy prey for the FlaRakRad; but be careful to take them out quickly or you'll find you have a 9M127 Vikhr headed right at you. Be careful to not radar lock helicopters, as they usually have RWR and will detect you if you lock them. Try instead to hand guide the missiles. This isn't as hard as it seems, as helicopters mostly hover and without the RWR won't know where the missile is coming from. Once the VT1 missile is unlocked, this allows the FlaRakRad to be able to finally engage aircraft with any hint of reliability. Still, one must exercise discipline when choosing when to engage aircraft, as the VT1 can still be dodged. As for the VT1 against helicopters, it just allows the FlaRakRad to kill enemy helicopters quicker, giving them less time to react. All in all, the FlaRakRad is a competent SPAA once one unlocks the missile and has the flexibility to engage aircraft as well as helis. Keep in mind that after firing the second missile, the FlaRakRad will not begin reloading until the second missile hits a target or reaches its max range and self-destructs. This means if you miss the second missile, you are vulnerable to air attack while waiting to reload. Take care not to be hit, and you'll have a good time. |
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| + | === Countering [[9K127_Vikhr|Vikhr]]-equipped helicopters === | ||
| + | Experienced [[Ka-50]]/[[Ka-52|52]] players will often fire multiple Vikhr missiles at you, hoping that the first two of them will neutralize your missiles or they will have loaded rockets that will explode after a fixed distance and will try to shoot your VT1 missiles. You can make their life hard if you circle the target by moving the aiming reticle around the target in small circles, causing your missile to change direction really fast and making it nearly impossible to counter if done right. Remember that you do not need to hit the target directly due to the missile's proximity fuse. | ||
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| + | === Countering advanced planes === | ||
| + | Experienced pilots will try to side-climb outside your range and will try to attack from the top where your radar will not show the incoming plane. In order to prevent this from happening, set the range of the radar to 20 km instead of 10 km to detect any side-climbing planes to prioritize before they climb above the maximum radar elevation range. | ||
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
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* High speed missile with long range | * High speed missile with long range | ||
* 1st generation gunner thermals allow the FlaRakRad to track targets without the use of radar easier | * 1st generation gunner thermals allow the FlaRakRad to track targets without the use of radar easier | ||
| + | * Missile has enough explosive to destroy lightly-armoured vehicles, and even tanks via overpressure through the turret roof or hull belly. | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
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* The single biggest ground vehicle in the game, longer and taller than a Maus - finding proper concealment is nigh impossible | * The single biggest ground vehicle in the game, longer and taller than a Maus - finding proper concealment is nigh impossible | ||
* Every single gun in the game, MGs included, poses a threat | * Every single gun in the game, MGs included, poses a threat | ||
| − | * No defence against any ground vehicles | + | * No reliable defence against any ground vehicles |
| − | * Lack of guns means it cannot defend itself from close aircraft | + | * Lack of guns means it cannot defend itself from close aircraft should missiles miss or run out |
* No survivability from attacks from the ground or air | * No survivability from attacks from the ground or air | ||
| + | * Due to the low power-to-weight ratio, gaining speed takes ages even on flat ground and most hills will slow the vehicle to a crawl | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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=== [[wt:en/news/6902-development-flarakrad-protective-sphere-en|Devblog]] === | === [[wt:en/news/6902-development-flarakrad-protective-sphere-en|Devblog]] === | ||
| − | The FlaRakRad self-propelled anti-aircraft missile system with the Roland 3 surface-to-air missile system became the most advanced modification of the Roland, Franco-German anti-aircraft missile. While the army version of the FlaRakPz 1 self-propelled air defense system was equipped with a tracked chassis, the air defense services and the German naval forces settled on wheeled chassis for AA systems for airfield protection. At the end of the | + | The FlaRakRad self-propelled anti-aircraft missile system with the Roland 3 surface-to-air missile system became the most advanced modification of the Roland, Franco-German anti-aircraft missile. While the army version of the FlaRakPz 1 self-propelled air defense system was equipped with a tracked chassis, the air defense services and the German naval forces settled on wheeled chassis for AA systems for airfield protection. At the end of the 90s, a MAN 6x6 truck was chosen as a chassis for the Roland 2 complex, but soon a unified command vehicle on the chassis of the MAN 15t mil gl KAT I A1 (8×8) truck was adopted, which served as the basis for further development of the Roland family. |
One of the latest modernization programs for the complex for the needs of the German army assumed the possibility of launching not only Roland 2 and Roland 3 missiles, but also promising long-range VT1 missiles, but the program was not completed and by 2003 Germany refused to further modernize the Roland complex in favor of more modern systems. | One of the latest modernization programs for the complex for the needs of the German army assumed the possibility of launching not only Roland 2 and Roland 3 missiles, but also promising long-range VT1 missiles, but the program was not completed and by 2003 Germany refused to further modernize the Roland complex in favor of more modern systems. | ||
== Media == | == Media == | ||
| − | <!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' --><gallery mode="packed" caption="FlaRakRad Devblog Images" heights=" | + | <!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' --> |
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| + | * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=germ_flarakrad Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.] | ||
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File:FlaRakRad WTWallpaper 001.jpg| | File:FlaRakRad WTWallpaper 001.jpg| | ||
File:FlaRakRad WTWallpaper 002.jpg| | File:FlaRakRad WTWallpaper 002.jpg| | ||
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{{Germany anti-aircraft vehicles}} | {{Germany anti-aircraft vehicles}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:10, 19 November 2024
FlaRakRad
Contents
Description
The Flugabwehrraketensystem Roland auf Radkraftfahrzeug is a rank VIII German SPAA with a battle rating of 11.7 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "New Power".
General info
Survivability and armour
Smoke grenades
Creation of a smoke screen in front of the vehicle
Armourfront / side / back
Hull5 / 5 / 5
Turret15 / 15 / 15
Crew3 people
Visibility3000 %
As the FlaRakRad is the largest ground vehicle in game, and an SPAA, it is not hard for one to guess how the protection situation is. As there is no armour to speak of, the best bet for protecting this vehicle is not to be seen. Try hiding behind large hills, buildings near spawn, and other large obstacles. The non retractable search radar makes it hard to find spots tall enough to hide the FlaRakRad's immense size. However, due to the size of this vehicle, it can take ATGMs from helis occasionally, and can sometimes even eat APFSDS. However, any shot is very likely to cripple you, as the transmission is huge and easily hit.
| Armour | Front (Slope angle) | Sides | Rear | Roof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 5 mm | 5 mm | 5 mm | 5 mm |
| Turret | 15 mm | 15 mm | 15 mm | 10 mm |
Notes:
- The chassis is 30 mm thick.
- The windows in the cab have no armour.
- The tracking radar is 15 mm thick.
- There are 5 mm plates inside the rear compartment (see image).
Mobility
Speedforward / back
AB98 / 8 km/h
RB and SB90 / 7 km/h
Number of gears16 forward
2 back
Weight27.5 t
Engine power
AB687 hp
RB and SB360 hp
Power-to-weight ratio
AB25.0 hp/t
RB and SB13.1 hp/t
| Game Mode | Max Speed (km/h) | Weight (tons) | Engine power (horsepower) | Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton) | |||
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| Forward | Reverse | Stock | Upgraded | Stock | Upgraded | ||
| Arcade | 98 | 8 | 27.5 | 511 | 687 | 18.58 | 24.98 |
| Realistic | 90 | 7 | 318 | 360 | 11.56 | 13.09 | |
Modifications and economy
Repair costBasic → Reference
AB5 082 → 7 983 
RB6 055 → 9 512
SB6 794 → 10 673
Total cost of modifications277 100 
467 000
Talisman cost3 100 
Crew training310 000
Experts1 080 000
Aces2 200
Research Aces1 280 000
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
160 / 210 / 200 %
250 / 250 / 250 %
| Mobility | Protection | Firepower | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Armaments
Laser rangefinder
Reduces the error and increases the maximum measurable distance of the rangefinder
Night vision device
Improves visibility by enhancing natural light or active illumination.
Thermal imager
Allows to see thermal radiation in the infrared range day and night
Main armament
Roland SAM
Autoloader
Automatically feeds projectiles into the breech. The speed does not depend on the skills of the loader
Ammunition10 rounds
First-order8 rounds
Belt capacity2 rounds
Reload5.0 s
Fire rate145 shots/min
Vertical guidance-10° / 80°
Fire on the moveup to 5 km/h
| Roland SAM (x2) | Turret rotation speed (°/s) | Reloading rate (seconds) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mode | Capacity (Belt) | Vertical | Horizontal | Stabilizer | Stock | Upgraded | Full | Expert | Aced | Autoloader |
| Arcade | 10 (2) | -10°/+80° | ±180° | N/A | 74.9 | 103.6 | 125.8 | 139.1 | 148.0 | 5.00 |
| Realistic | 50.6 | 59.5 | 72.3 | 79.9 | 85.0 | |||||
Ammunition
| Penetration statistics | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ammunition | Type of warhead |
Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm) | |||||
| 10 m | 100 m | 500 m | 1,000 m | 1,500 m | 2,000 m | ||
| VT1 | SAM | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 |
| Missile details | ||||||||||||
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| Ammunition | Type of warhead |
Velocity (m/s) |
Range (m) |
Projectile mass (kg) |
Fuse delay (m) |
Fuse sensitivity (mm) |
Arming distance (m) |
Trigger radius (m) |
Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (kg) |
Ricochet | ||
| 0% | 50% | 100% | ||||||||||
| VT1 | SAM | 1,250 | 12,000 | 73 | 1 | 0.3 | 300 | 8 | 7.86 | 79° | 80° | 81° |
Ammo racks
| Full ammo |
1st rack empty |
2nd rack empty |
3rd rack empty |
4th rack empty |
5th rack empty |
6th rack empty |
Visual discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ |
Usage in battles
It is recommended to change the radar range from 10 to 20 km, find a concealed spot near spawn and memorize where the helicopters' airfield is. Helicopters are easy prey for the FlaRakRad; but be careful to take them out quickly or you'll find you have a 9M127 Vikhr headed right at you. Be careful to not radar lock helicopters, as they usually have RWR and will detect you if you lock them. Try instead to hand guide the missiles. This isn't as hard as it seems, as helicopters mostly hover and without the RWR won't know where the missile is coming from. Once the VT1 missile is unlocked, this allows the FlaRakRad to be able to finally engage aircraft with any hint of reliability. Still, one must exercise discipline when choosing when to engage aircraft, as the VT1 can still be dodged. As for the VT1 against helicopters, it just allows the FlaRakRad to kill enemy helicopters quicker, giving them less time to react. All in all, the FlaRakRad is a competent SPAA once one unlocks the missile and has the flexibility to engage aircraft as well as helis. Keep in mind that after firing the second missile, the FlaRakRad will not begin reloading until the second missile hits a target or reaches its max range and self-destructs. This means if you miss the second missile, you are vulnerable to air attack while waiting to reload. Take care not to be hit, and you'll have a good time.
Countering Vikhr-equipped helicopters
Experienced Ka-50/52 players will often fire multiple Vikhr missiles at you, hoping that the first two of them will neutralize your missiles or they will have loaded rockets that will explode after a fixed distance and will try to shoot your VT1 missiles. You can make their life hard if you circle the target by moving the aiming reticle around the target in small circles, causing your missile to change direction really fast and making it nearly impossible to counter if done right. Remember that you do not need to hit the target directly due to the missile's proximity fuse.
Countering advanced planes
Experienced pilots will try to side-climb outside your range and will try to attack from the top where your radar will not show the incoming plane. In order to prevent this from happening, set the range of the radar to 20 km instead of 10 km to detect any side-climbing planes to prioritize before they climb above the maximum radar elevation range.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- High speed missile with long range
- 1st generation gunner thermals allow the FlaRakRad to track targets without the use of radar easier
- Missile has enough explosive to destroy lightly-armoured vehicles, and even tanks via overpressure through the turret roof or hull belly.
Cons:
- The single biggest ground vehicle in the game, longer and taller than a Maus - finding proper concealment is nigh impossible
- Every single gun in the game, MGs included, poses a threat
- No reliable defence against any ground vehicles
- Lack of guns means it cannot defend itself from close aircraft should missiles miss or run out
- No survivability from attacks from the ground or air
- Due to the low power-to-weight ratio, gaining speed takes ages even on flat ground and most hills will slow the vehicle to a crawl
History
Devblog
The FlaRakRad self-propelled anti-aircraft missile system with the Roland 3 surface-to-air missile system became the most advanced modification of the Roland, Franco-German anti-aircraft missile. While the army version of the FlaRakPz 1 self-propelled air defense system was equipped with a tracked chassis, the air defense services and the German naval forces settled on wheeled chassis for AA systems for airfield protection. At the end of the 90s, a MAN 6x6 truck was chosen as a chassis for the Roland 2 complex, but soon a unified command vehicle on the chassis of the MAN 15t mil gl KAT I A1 (8×8) truck was adopted, which served as the basis for further development of the Roland family.
One of the latest modernization programs for the complex for the needs of the German army assumed the possibility of launching not only Roland 2 and Roland 3 missiles, but also promising long-range VT1 missiles, but the program was not completed and by 2003 Germany refused to further modernize the Roland complex in favor of more modern systems.
Media
- Skins
- Images
- FlaRakRad Devblog Images
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 series of the vehicles;
- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
External links
| Germany anti-aircraft vehicles | |
|---|---|
| Wheeled | Sd.Kfz.222 |
| Half-track | Sd.Kfz.251/21 · Sd.Kfz. 6/2 |
| Flakpanzer IV | Wirbelwind · Ostwind · Ostwind II · Kugelblitz · Zerstörer 45 |
| Other Flakpanzers | Flakpanzer I · Flakpanzer 38 · Flakpanzer 341 |
| Wiesel AWC | Wiesel 1A4 · Ozelot |
| Radar SPAAG | Gepard · Gepard 1A2 |
| Missile SPAA | FlaRakPz 1 · FlaRakRad |
