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arma_3:manpads_manpats [2025/04/25 17:27] – [Man-Portable Anti-Tank Systems (MANPATS)] dragonflyarma_3:manpads_manpats [2025/04/26 07:24] (current) – [FIM-43 Redeye (RBS 69)] dragonfly
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   * **Aiming Point:**   * **Aiming Point:**
     * **//Sides/Rear://** Target the hull side, turret side, or rear aspect. These areas typically have significantly less armor than the front. Aim for center mass or specific weak points like engine compartments.     * **//Sides/Rear://** Target the hull side, turret side, or rear aspect. These areas typically have significantly less armor than the front. Aim for center mass or specific weak points like engine compartments.
-    * **//Top Attack (if applicable)://** Systems like Javelin attack the top armor, which is usually the thinnest. Ensure clear overhead trajectory.+    * **//Top Attack (if applicable)://** Systems like the [[#FGM-148 Javelin]] attack the top armor, which is usually the thinnest. Ensure clear overhead trajectory.
     * **//Mobility Kills://** Targeting tracks, suspension, or drive sprockets can immobilize a vehicle, making it vulnerable to follow-up attacks or other threats.     * **//Mobility Kills://** Targeting tracks, suspension, or drive sprockets can immobilize a vehicle, making it vulnerable to follow-up attacks or other threats.
     * **//Optics/Sensors://** Damaging sights and sensors can significantly degrade the vehicle's fighting ability.     * **//Optics/Sensors://** Damaging sights and sensors can significantly degrade the vehicle's fighting ability.
     * **//Avoid [[wp>Glacis#Armored_vehicles|Frontal Glacis]]://** The thickest armor is usually on the front hull and turret face. Avoid engaging head-on unless absolutely necessary or using a weapon specifically designed to defeat it.     * **//Avoid [[wp>Glacis#Armored_vehicles|Frontal Glacis]]://** The thickest armor is usually on the front hull and turret face. Avoid engaging head-on unless absolutely necessary or using a weapon specifically designed to defeat it.
   * **Positioning is Key:**   * **Positioning is Key:**
-    * [[wp>Enfilade_and_defilade|**//Cover and Concealment://**]] Use terrain, buildings, vegetation, or prepared positions to hide from enemy observation before, during, and after firing. +    * **//[[wp>Enfilade_and_defilade|Cover and Concealment]]://** Use terrain, buildings, vegetation, or prepared positions to hide from enemy observation before, during, and after firing. 
-    * **//Flank/Rear Shots://** Whenever possible, [[wp>Enfilade_and_defilade|maneuver to engage the target's weaker aspects]].+    * **//Flank/Rear Shots://** Whenever possible, maneuver to engage the target's weaker aspects.
     * **//Elevation://** Firing from elevated positions (buildings, hills) can provide better angles on top armor and improve observation but can also make you more visible.     * **//Elevation://** Firing from elevated positions (buildings, hills) can provide better angles on top armor and improve observation but can also make you more visible.
     * **//Escape Route://** Always plan an escape route before engaging.     * **//Escape Route://** Always plan an escape route before engaging.
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   - **Route Security:** Protecting convoys or moving columns from air threats, especially helicopters.   - **Route Security:** Protecting convoys or moving columns from air threats, especially helicopters.
   - **Ambush:** Setting up along predictable enemy air corridors, approach/departure routes near airfields, or likely helicopter landing zones (LZs).   - **Ambush:** Setting up along predictable enemy air corridors, approach/departure routes near airfields, or likely helicopter landing zones (LZs).
-  - **Integrated Air Defense:** Often used as the lowest tier within a larger Integrated Air Defense System (IADS), complementing radar-guided SAMs and anti-aircraft artillery (AAA).+  - **Integrated Air Defense:** Often used as the lowest tier within a larger [[wp>Integrated_Air_and_Missile_Defense|Integrated Air Defense System (IADS)]], complementing radar-guided SAMs and anti-aircraft artillery (AAA).
   - **Support of Ground Operations:** Suppressing enemy close air support (CAS) or reconnaissance aircraft during offensive or defensive actions.   - **Support of Ground Operations:** Suppressing enemy close air support (CAS) or reconnaissance aircraft during offensive or defensive actions.
  
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 ==== FIM-43 Redeye (RBS 69) ==== ==== FIM-43 Redeye (RBS 69) ====
  
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-{{:arma_3:pasted:20250416-222329.png}} A soldier lining up his FIM-43 Redeye.+{{:arma_3:pasted:20250426-071955.jpeg}}
  
 +The FIM-43
 </WRAP> </WRAP>
  
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 The Redeye is effective against older aircraft and helicopters lacking significant infrared countermeasures. However, its seeker is relatively primitive compared to modern MANPADS, making it less reliable against faster targets or those employing flares effectively. The Redeye is effective against older aircraft and helicopters lacking significant infrared countermeasures. However, its seeker is relatively primitive compared to modern MANPADS, making it less reliable against faster targets or those employing flares effectively.
  
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 + 
 +{{:arma_3:pasted:20250426-072405.jpeg}}
  
-{{:arma_3:pasted:20250417-171959.png}} An FIM-43 operator and his spotter.+ An FIM-43 team.
  
 </WRAP> </WRAP>
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 Blowpipes are infamous for their low accuracy and poor performance, with the vast majority of shots missing their target. Used hundreds of times by both Argentine and UK armed forces during the 2-months long Falklands War, Blowpipes achieved only two confirmed kills. The system's limitations and difficulties in use have made it largely obsolete, with more modern systems offering improved performance and ease of use. Blowpipes are infamous for their low accuracy and poor performance, with the vast majority of shots missing their target. Used hundreds of times by both Argentine and UK armed forces during the 2-months long Falklands War, Blowpipes achieved only two confirmed kills. The system's limitations and difficulties in use have made it largely obsolete, with more modern systems offering improved performance and ease of use.
  
-<WRAP box 75% centeralign center>+<WRAP box 80% centeralign center>
  
 A brief historical video featuring the Shorts Blowpipe. A brief historical video featuring the Shorts Blowpipe.
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 The Javelin has a long history of development, dating back to the 1980s under the AAWS-M program, with the first production models entering service in the 1990s. The system has undergone numerous upgrades and improvements over the years, including the introduction of new seeker technologies and propulsion systems. The Javelin has seen extensive use in various conflicts, including the War in Afghanistan and the Iraq War. The Javelin has a long history of development, dating back to the 1980s under the AAWS-M program, with the first production models entering service in the 1990s. The system has undergone numerous upgrades and improvements over the years, including the introduction of new seeker technologies and propulsion systems. The Javelin has seen extensive use in various conflicts, including the War in Afghanistan and the Iraq War.
  
-<WRAP box 37% right>+<WRAP box 37% centeralign right>
  
 {{:arma_3:pasted:20250417-022035.gif}} Javelin missile being fired. {{:arma_3:pasted:20250417-022035.gif}} Javelin missile being fired.
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   * **Granatgevär m/48 (GRG m/48):** Swedish Army designation for M2   * **Granatgevär m/48 (GRG m/48):** Swedish Army designation for M2
  
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 A brilliant documentary on the M3 MAAWS/Carl Gustaf presented by The Tank Museum. A brilliant documentary on the M3 MAAWS/Carl Gustaf presented by The Tank Museum.
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 The **M47 Dragon** (later designated FGM-77) was an American man-portable anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) system. Entering service in 1975, it was intended to provide infantry and light forces with medium-range anti-tank capability, replacing recoilless rifles like the M67. The Dragon uses a wire-guided [[wp>Semi-automatic_command_to_line_of_sight|SACLOS (Semi-Automatic Command to Line of Sight)]] system. The gunner tracks the target through a sight, and the launcher sends guidance commands via trailing wires to the missile. A unique feature was its use of multiple small side-thruster rocket motors for propulsion and steering, rather than a single large motor, resulting in an erratic flight path and distinctive "popping" sound. The **M47 Dragon** (later designated FGM-77) was an American man-portable anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) system. Entering service in 1975, it was intended to provide infantry and light forces with medium-range anti-tank capability, replacing recoilless rifles like the M67. The Dragon uses a wire-guided [[wp>Semi-automatic_command_to_line_of_sight|SACLOS (Semi-Automatic Command to Line of Sight)]] system. The gunner tracks the target through a sight, and the launcher sends guidance commands via trailing wires to the missile. A unique feature was its use of multiple small side-thruster rocket motors for propulsion and steering, rather than a single large motor, resulting in an erratic flight path and distinctive "popping" sound.
  
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 {{:arma_3:pasted:20250416-215701.png}} An M47 Dragon launcher being fired. {{:arma_3:pasted:20250416-215701.png}} An M47 Dragon launcher being fired.
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 ==== M72A6/LAW ==== ==== M72A6/LAW ====
  
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 {{:arma_3:pasted:20250416-222223.png}} An extended M72 LAW ready to fire. {{:arma_3:pasted:20250416-222223.png}} An extended M72 LAW ready to fire.
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 ==== Mk153 SMAW ==== ==== Mk153 SMAW ====
  
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-{{:arma_3:pasted:20250416-192534.png}} A shouldered Mk153 SMAW, ready to fire.+{{:arma_3:pasted:20250426-071044.jpeg}}
  
 +A Mk153 SMAW
 </WRAP> </WRAP>
  
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 The Mk153 SMAW's effectiveness stems from its ease of use, and adaptability to various threat environments thanks to its ability to fire a wide variety of warheads. It is employed globally by both conventional armies and special operations forces. The Mk153 SMAW can be used with included iron sights, or equipped with a scope. The system has undergone numerous upgrades and improvements over the years, including the introduction of new warhead designs and propulsion systems. The Mk153 SMAW's effectiveness stems from its ease of use, and adaptability to various threat environments thanks to its ability to fire a wide variety of warheads. It is employed globally by both conventional armies and special operations forces. The Mk153 SMAW can be used with included iron sights, or equipped with a scope. The system has undergone numerous upgrades and improvements over the years, including the introduction of new warhead designs and propulsion systems.
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 +<WRAP box 70% centeralign center>
 +
 +{{:arma_3:pasted:20250416-192534.png}} A shouldered Mk153 SMAW, ready to fire.
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 +</WRAP>
  
 === Variants / Other Designations === === Variants / Other Designations ===
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 | **Strengths** | Used for ranging targets accurately before firing main rocket. | | **Strengths** | Used for ranging targets accurately before firing main rocket. |
 | **Weaknesses** | Limited range. Tracer can give away position. Not matched to HEDP or NE rounds. | | **Weaknesses** | Limited range. Tracer can give away position. Not matched to HEDP or NE rounds. |
 +
 +----
 +
 +==== NLAW ====
 +
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 +{{:arma_3:pasted:20250426-070133.jpeg}} An NLAW launcher
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 +</WRAP>
 +The Next-generation Light Anti-tank Weapon (NLAW) is a modern, lightweight, and highly portable anti-tank missile system designed to provide infantry units with a reliable and effective means of engaging armored targets. Developed by Saab Bofors Dynamics, the NLAW system has been adopted by several countries, including the United Kingdom, Sweden, and Finland, and has seen extensive use in various conflicts and military operations.
 +
 +The NLAW system features a unique, non-line-of-sight (NLOS) capability, allowing users to engage targets from cover and concealment, reducing the risk of exposure to enemy fire. The system's missile uses a predictive line-of-sight (PLOS) guidance system, which enables it to adjust its trajectory in mid-flight to ensure a high probability of hit. The NLAW's warhead is designed to penetrate armor, making it effective against a wide range of armored vehicles, including main battle tanks.
 +
 +One of the key advantages of the NLAW system is its ease of use and minimal training requirements. The system is designed to be simple and intuitive, allowing infantry units to quickly and effectively engage armored targets. The NLAW's lightweight and compact design also make it easily transportable, allowing units to rapidly redeploy and reposition as needed.
 +
 +The NLAW system has undergone several upgrades and improvements, including the development of new warhead designs and guidance systems. The system's effectiveness has been further enhanced by the integration of advanced fire control systems and sighting systems, which have improved its accuracy and usability.
 +
 +=== Variants / Other Designations ===
 +
 +NLAW: Original designation
 +Robot 57: Swedish designation for NLAW
 +
 +=== Ammunition ===
 +
 +|< 100% 2em >|
 +^ NLAW HEAT |^
 +| **Ammunition** | NLAW HEAT | 
 +| **Description** | High-Explosive Anti-Tank round. |
 +| **Strengths** | Effective against most armor types. |
 +| **Weaknesses** | May be defeated by active protection systems. |
 +
 +----
 +
 +==== Panzerfaust 3  ====
 +
 +The Panzerfaust 3 is a German-made, disposable anti-tank rocket launcher that has been in service since the 1970s. The system is designed to provide infantry units with a lightweight and portable means of engaging armored targets, and has seen extensive use in various conflicts and military operations. The Panzerfaust 3 is also available in a specialized variant, known as the Bunkerfaust, which is designed for use against fortified targets, such as bunkers and buildings.
 +
 +The Panzerfaust 3 system features a simple and intuitive design, with a disposable launch tube and a rocket-propelled warhead. The system's warhead is designed to penetrate armor, making it effective against a wide range of armored vehicles, including main battle tanks. The Panzerfaust 3 also features a tandem warhead design, which allows it to defeat targets equipped with explosive reactive armor (ERA).
 +
 +One of the key advantages of the Panzerfaust 3 system is its low cost and simplicity, making it an attractive option for infantry units that require a lightweight and portable anti-tank capability. The system's disposable design also eliminates the need for complex maintenance and logistics, making it ideal for use in remote or austere environments.
 +
 +The Panzerfaust 3 system has undergone several upgrades and improvements, including the development of new warhead designs and guidance systems. The system's effectiveness has been further enhanced by the integration of advanced fire control systems and sighting systems, which have improved its accuracy and usability.
 +
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 +{{:arma_3:pasted:20250426-070440.png}} A Panzerfaust 3 launcher
 +
 +</WRAP>
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 +{{:arma_3:pasted:20250426-070615.jpeg}}
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 +</WRAP>
 +
 +=== Ammunition ===
 +
 +|< 100% 2em >|
 +^ DM22 HEAT |^ 
 +| **Ammunition** | DM22 HEAT |
 +| **Description** | High-Explosive Anti-Tank round. |
 +| **Strengths** | Effective against most armor types. |
 +| **Weaknesses** | May be defeated by active protection systems. |
 +
 +|< 100% 2em >|
 +^ DM32 HEAT (Designation: Bunkerfaust 3) |^ 
 +| **Ammunition** | DM32 HEAT |
 +| **Description** | High-Explosive Anti-Tank round (Tandem charge). |
 +| **Strengths** | Effective against most armor types, including ERA. |
 +| **Weaknesses** | May be defeated by active protection systems. Not as effective against infantry or structures as HE/HEDP. |
 +
 +|< 100% 2em >|
 +^ DM12 HEDP |^
 +| **Ammunition** | DM12 HEDP |
 +| **Description** | High-Explosive Dual-Purpose round. |
 +| **Strengths** | Effective against infantry, light armor, and structures. |
 +| **Weaknesses** | Less effective against heavy armor than dedicated HEAT rounds. |
  
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 ==== RPG-7 ==== ==== RPG-7 ====
  
-<WRAP box 40% centeralign right>+<WRAP box centeralign center> 
 +{{:arma_3:pasted:20250425-174047.png}} An RPG-7 with its top ironsights flipped down. 
 +</WRAP> 
 + 
 +<WRAP box 40% centeralign left>
  
-{{:arma_3:pasted:20250416-221053.gif}} An RPG being fired.+{{:arma_3:pasted:20250416-221053.gif}} An RPG-7 being fired by a legend.
  
 </WRAP> </WRAP>
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 The RPG-7's design has been influenced by its origins as a simple, low-cost system, with its rugged construction and ease of use making it a popular choice for military forces and insurgent groups alike. The system has undergone numerous upgrades and improvements over the years, including the introduction of new warhead designs and propulsion systems. The RPG-7's design has been influenced by its origins as a simple, low-cost system, with its rugged construction and ease of use making it a popular choice for military forces and insurgent groups alike. The system has undergone numerous upgrades and improvements over the years, including the introduction of new warhead designs and propulsion systems.
  
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 A brief documentary on the RPG-7 presented by The Tank Museum in Bovington Camp, England. A brief documentary on the RPG-7 presented by The Tank Museum in Bovington Camp, England.
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