mr.fred wrote:I'd take a reasonable chance of knocking out a tank with an NLAW vs. a minuscule chance of damaging it with a CT40.
It is reasonable due to the PLOS/OTA (when Direct Attack DA mode is not chosen)
- Predicted Line of Sight (assumes unchanged speed during the time of flight to target) would need pretty instant reactions from the driver, for avoidance. As there is no homing, one could easily argue that NLAW is a clever rocket (and not a missile), and also due to the
- Javelin-like Top Attack (OTA... I wonder what the "O" stands for? Optional, or "operate" by turning a switch?)
Of course the CTA was never meant for more than dealing with IFVs and their dismounts, Or other ATGW teams hiding... from the thermal
sensors
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