Should attack helis catch fire with 1 AT missile hit

[Rambo]

Re: Should attack helis catch fire with 1 AT missile hit

and no disrespect but it looks more like IED which is the same tech as RPG7( a cone shaped charge)

Respect goes two ways also when talking about Iraq soldier too

Signa is a senior member and american so im sure he didnt mean to hurt anyone:salute:

[imported_Chewie]

Re: Should attack helis catch fire with 1 AT missile hit

mess lol. this picture comes to mind.

You do realize that it is likely that soldiers died in the scene of the picture you posted? Maybe you should treat it with a little more respect rather than "mess lol. this picture comes to mind". Poor taste dude, poor taste.

[signa]

Re: Should attack helis catch fire with 1 AT missile hit

An RPG will not take out a well armoured tank such as a Challenger 2, Leopard or Merkava. A lot of the time the rocket deflects off armour plating or simply causes superficial damage.

It will however make a mess of small snatch Land Rovers or Humvees.

mess lol. this picture comes to mind.

[Rambo]

Re: Should attack helis catch fire with 1 AT missile hit

actually after searching i found the arguement of the RPG7 vs many modens tanks is quiet a good debate.both for and against:salute:

http://www.g2mil.com/RPG.htm

http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/archive/index.php/t-60601.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocket-propelled_grenade

http://newsmine.org/content.php?ol=war-on-terror/iraq/mystery-weapon-knocks-out-m1a1-abrams-tank.txt

http://www.worldaffairsboard.com/land-forces/4887-m1a2-iraq-against-rpg-7-a.html

http://www.realitymod.com/forum/f22-military-technology/25564-real-life-rpg7-hit-wouldnt-do-anything-abrams-right-2.html

in short the answer is maybe it will maybe it wont depending on area hit:salute:

[Rambo]

Re: Should attack helis catch fire with 1 AT missile hit

An RPG will not take out a well armoured tank such as a Challenger 2, Leopard or Merkava. A lot of the time the rocket deflects off armour plating or simply causes superficial damage.

It will however make a mess of small snatch Land Rovers or Humvees.

I think you have been watching too many movies a RPG7 will go thru over 10 inches of armour (thought modern tanks are not made of just steel anymore and are a hidden secret)

It is true a cage deflects the cone shaped charge,it may also be true it wont destroy the tank but anyone inside is not going to have a great day:dead:

also yes sloped armour will help

Im not going to argue this thought as we both arent qualified on the subject

Re: Should attack helis catch fire with 1 AT missile hit

You're missing my point. It's not 2 improvements.

SRAW/Eryx with increased damage = 1 improvement
RPG with increased damage = 1 improvement, 1 trade-off

And you're missing mine.

It's not a trade-off if the increased speed makes it so an alteration of the rocket's path becomes unnecessary.

[Leopardi]

Re: Should attack helis catch fire with 1 AT missile hit

An RPG will not take out a well armoured tank such as a Challenger 2, Leopard or Merkava. A lot of the time the rocket deflects off armour plating or simply causes superficial damage.

It will however make a mess of small snatch Land Rovers or Humvees.

Nor will it take out a finnish AMV, one has been confirmed taking 3 RPG hits and drove back to base with only black stains on the armor.

[Wizrdwarts]

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Seriously, I'm not repeating myself. I've made my position quite clear... and it's not at all because I'm a known chopper wh*re either.

You're missing my point. It's not 2 improvements.

SRAW/Eryx with increased damage = 1 improvement
RPG with increased damage = 1 improvement, 1 trade-off

[=98=]

Re: Should attack helis catch fire with 1 AT missile hit

An RPG will not take out a well armoured tank such as a Challenger 2, Leopard or Merkava. A lot of the time the rocket deflects off armour plating or simply causes superficial damage.

It will however make a mess of small snatch Land Rovers or Humvees.

[imported_Chewie]

Re: Should attack helis catch fire with 1 AT missile hit

the RPG7 in real life will destroy any tank or armour with one rocket,no ifs or buts about it.

Also in real life the attack helos have armour on the bottom enuf to take a(1) rocket but the rest of the machine is a paper mashey toy.

RPG7 ain't gonna take out an Abrams, especially with the anti-RPG armor caging.

[imported_Chael]

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Thanks for the clarification.

[Rambo]

Re: Should attack helis catch fire with 1 AT missile hit

Im no expert but ive watched doco`s on the Apatchy being built and they have a specially designed floor made from composite stuff that will take a rocket of some description(prob a stinger) but the floor is the only armour on the helo..

they prob couldnt take a RPG7 as those rockets have a massive warhead that shoots motlen copper thru over 10 inches of armour.

but you wouldnt be shooting a RPG7 at a helo unless its all you had and it wasnt in the air:salute:

I do know a RPG7(as pictured) is the king of anti tank weapons tho

Seriously the floor on the attack helo has special pockets and material(almost better than a M1) but it also has the fuel tank there that is designed to take a hit (its like a huge bladder):salute:.

i think the fuel tank that could only be fitted in the floor is the reason for such a special floor materials and air pockets.

I doubt anyone could get that close to one tho as they hunt in packs and look 5 kms ahead

[imported_Chael]

Re: Should attack helis catch fire with 1 AT missile hit

the RPG in real life will destroy any tank or armour with one rocket,no ifs or buts about it.

Also in real life the attack helos have armour on the bottom enuf to take a(1) rocket but the rest of the machine is a paper mashey toy.

I don't claim to know anything about military hardware, and I don't mean any offense, but there seems to be a flaw in your logic here. A RPG will destroy any tank in one hit, but somehow those tricky aircraft designers were able to give a helicopter armor strong enough to withstand a rocket? If anything you should specify which RPG variant for the first statement, and which type of rocket for the second statement.

Re: Should attack helis catch fire with 1 AT missile hit

So if the DICE devs increased AT rocket damage to choppers, what would you think of this?

Seriously, I'm not repeating myself. I've made my position quite clear... and it's not at all because I'm a known chopper wh*re either.

[Rambo]

Re: Should attack helis catch fire with 1 AT missile hit

the RPG7 in real life will destroy any tank or armour with one rocket,no ifs or buts about it.

Also in real life the attack helos have armour on the bottom enuf to take a(1) rocket but the rest of the machine is a paper mashey toy.