AGM-12C Bullpup
| This page is about the air-to-ground missile AGM-12C Bullpup. For the other version, see AGM-12B Bullpup. |
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Description
The AGM-12C Bullpup is an American manually-guided air-to-ground missile. It was introduced in Update 1.91 "Night Vision".
The AGM-12C entered service with the USAF in 1965, by Lockheed Martin. The warhead was semi-armour piercing and weighed 450 kg. The motor generated 33,000 pounds of thrust or 147 Kn, to produce a range of 16 km. The total amount produced was around 4,600 for the C variant.
Vehicles equipped with this weapon
General info
| Missile characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Mass | 810 kg |
| Guidance | Manual (MCLOS) |
| Maximum speed | 445 m/s |
| Missile guidance time | 30 secs |
| Firing range | 16 km |
| Explosive mass | 136.5 kg TNTeq |
| Armour penetration | 83 mm |
| Warhead type | HE |
Effective damage
The AGM-12C Bullpup inflicts massive damage against ground targets, as well as some splash damage. It is a nearly guaranteed destruction with a direct hit.
Comparison with analogues
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Usage in battles
The AGM-12C is an effective and useful missile against armoured ground targets, attacking from altitude with a steep incline makes aiming the weapon easier. Beware of its severe impact on flight performance, especially on lighter aircraft such as the A-4 series, optimal fire range is from 3-5 km.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- High explosive mass
- Good armour-piercing capabilities
- 16 km maximum range
Cons:
- Slow speed and acceleration
- Command-guidance control
- Significant overall weight
History
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See also
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