Well that’s pretty manipulative, considering that the current version of the brochure (Available here under documentation) from 2023 has the same 50kg weight claim as you posted earlier, yet is specifically a Datasheet for Brimstone 3, given the Protector drone programme being referenced on the first page, a drone that can only fire Brimstone 3s. Also claims insensitive munitions compliance, a feature of serial production Brimstone 2.
You know, there’s a phase in that 2nd article “Typhoon fitted with Brimstone missile…” (That I’ve actually linked instead of posting a scs lmao) that’s kinda important: “Training missiles were fitted…”. The article is about fitment tests before further trials.
Also, the article explicitly name drops Brimstone 2 when talking about Typhoon, "…Brimstone 2 is the next iteration of the weapon and building on its previous successes, will undoubtedly provide the RAF with a potent capability. When the system is paired with Typhoon and Paveway IV, the aircraft will be able to engage a huge cross section of potential targets.”
Hasn’t the time come for Italy to finally receive the B2 Centauro, that is, the Leopard 2A7V entered service in 2021 and the same ones have the B2 Centauro, the first examples were delivered (I think?)
Yes, all after dual mode have uh well, dual mode seakers.
Brimstone (1) - MMW - 20km range (12 from helicopters)
Dual mode Brimstone - SAL & MMW - 20km range (12 from helicopters)
Brimstone 2 - SAL & MMW - 60km range (40 from helicopters)
Brimstone 3 - SAL & MMW - 60km range (40 from helicopters)
will MMW missiles work in war thunder ? isn’t it basically like firing fox 3 arh missiles into a map where both friendly n enemy forces are within a 3-5km radius ? i feel like it will be a recipe for disaster.
Depends on the system, but with dual mode Brimstone and later you can specify the target with the laser, and the MMW seeker will lock onto the lased target.
For other systems though they’d function like TV/IIR guided missiles (Mavs etc) fired in “point” mode, where they fly to the target area then lock whatever is there when close enough. But instead using IOG or lasing.