Anti-tank missile system BGM-71F TOW-2

A 5-year contract worth $349 million was awarded to Raytheon for the supply of heavy wireless-guided TOW anti-tank guided missiles . According to this contract, it must supply 6,676 new TOW ATGMs, which, replacing the previous generation of wire-guided missiles, receive commands from the gunner via wireless communication.

Raytheon Missile Systems TOW Program Director Scott Speet said, “TOW remains the Army and Marine Corps' premier heavy anti-tank and assault weapon...There are currently more than 4,000 TOW platforms deployed, including Stryker, Bradley and high-mobility wheeled vehicles.”

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Raytheon - (Raytheon) is a US company, a major supplier to the US Department of Defense. More than 90% of the company's revenues come from defense orders. Founded in 1922, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Chairman and CEO is William Swanson.

BGM-71 "Tow" - (TOW-Tube-launched Optically-tracked Wire-guided) - American heavy ATGM, which was developed and adopted by the United States Army in 1970. The missile guidance is command-driven, semi-automatic, carried out by an operator, control is carried out via wires ( in the latest modification - via a radio channel ). One of the most common in the world.

TOW is in service with the US Army and Marine Corps, and is the main anti-tank guided weapon of the armed forces of the US, Europe, Israel and other countries. It is likely that the TOW weapon system will be in service with the US Armed Forces until 2025. In December 2012, the TOW missile program will celebrate its 50th anniversary with more than 650,000 missiles produced. TOW is in service in more than 40 countries around the world, with more than 15,000 man-portables, vehicles and helicopters carrying this type of missile.

The ATGM can be used from a portable launcher or from installation on a carrier, which can be used as a variety of vehicles and armored vehicles, for example, M1046 HMMWV, Bradley infantry fighting vehicle, specialized self-propelled launcher M901 ITV, as well as helicopters.

The TOW missile was first used in May 1972 near Hue in South Vietnam. The number of successful applications from helicopters was 65 direct hits out of 81 launches (just over 80 percent).

TOW modifications:

The basic version of the TOW ATGM is the XBGM-71A missile, designated BGM-71A in mass production. Later, a number of ATGM modifications were developed, some were mass-produced, some remained at the prototype level:

• BGM-71B;
• BGM-71C Improved TOW;
• BGM-71D TOW-2;
• BGM-71E TOW-2A;
• BGM-71F TOW-2B;
• TOW-2N;
• BGM-71G;
• BGM-71H;
• TOW-2B Aero (initially designated “TOW 2B (ER)”) - contains minor changes aimed at increasing the ATGM range to 4.5 kilometers. The TOW-2B Aero was tested in 2003, and the first production contract was won by Raytheon in June 2004;
• TOW-2B Aero with radio channel - ATGM with a radio command guidance system, in which wire control is replaced by a radio channel. The radio control command transmitter is installed in the elongated TPK of the missile, which makes it possible to transparently organize a radio channel for the launcher equipment and does not require modification. In October 2006, Raytheon received the first contract to produce the TOW-2B Aero RF variant with semi-automatic radio command guidance for the US Army.

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TOW-2B AERO RF*

Main characteristics of TOW

* Flight time to maximum distance 23 s.

Gameplay ToW

Entering ToW , you will find yourself in a fabulously beautiful magical land with the capital of Laplace (in fact, hence the original name of the game). In addition to the main city, you will have to explore six more very picturesque areas:

• cozy and quiet town of Yggdrasil;
• Silver Snow with its eternal winter;
• the blooming Valley of the Comb Flowers;
• Dawn Forest, occupied by goblins;
• gloomy Ancient Ruins;
• Guardian Island, where you can catch Pokémon (Guardian companions, actually).

To prevent the hero from walking, he will be given a personal riding raccoon (though it will be temporary; he will have to buy a permanent one). The appearance of the raccoon Ari and his fellow tribesmen (including the “nerd” raccoon, the girl raccoon and even the ninja raccoon) painfully reminds someone - hello to fans of Miyazaki’s work! In general, the world of ToW is populated by very cute (but not always peaceful) creatures. Some of them can be hired as companions, and some can even be transformed during battle.

ToW has a storyline (and a very interesting one, by the way) . Available: a classic love story with a sad ending, the protagonist's alcoholic uncle, family dramas, visits to all sorts of villains (from pirates to mythical creatures) and, of course, saving the world from a demonic threat. Unfortunately, there is also a level limit for further progression of the game. Therefore, in order to gain the required amount of experience and skill points (which is more difficult), you will have to complete side quests and quest board tasks. The tasks are varied: from passing a love note to the object of your desire to searching for dangerous criminals.

ToW also notable for the fact that non-player characters not only give out tasks - you can also beat them! And at the same time gain experience and various useful things for the development of the hero. The main thing is to find an NPC with a special icon above his head, and then fight him and win within two minutes.

But even more experience and useful things will help you get a variety of challenges, of which there are many in ToW . One of the key features of the game is the need for cooperative play in most cases. Only two game modes are single-player, and even those can be played together.

Realm of Cards and Realm of Equipment

ToW has a special equipment enhancement system, which involves equipping it with special cards . They provide bonuses to various character attributes. Cards inserted into weapons and gloves also unlock special skills, the most interesting of which, perhaps, is the ability to transform into some kind of creature. All this is given as a reward for completing the dungeons of the Kingdom of Cards.

The essence of the test is simple - you need to clear the dungeon of monsters in ten minutes. Each of the Map Kingdom labyrinths has six floors, with the last two occupied by elite monsters and a boss. To be fair, it should be said that the test ceases to be easy starting from the second maze. After completing a floor alone, you have the opportunity to replay it with a team.

It’s not hard to guess that people go to the Equipment Kingdom to buy elements of the hero’s equipment, as well as materials to improve it. The gameplay is almost no different from the Kingdom of Cards, with the exception of a few nuances. This test is available from level 10; at 20, 30, 40, 50, etc., access to the next chapters opens, where you can get more powerful equipment. Here you can choose the difficulty level: normal, difficult or nightmare, and the last two are only for co-op play.

You can enter the Card Realm three times per day (the first attempt on each new floor is free), and the Equipment Realm can be played three times per chapter.

Escort

If you don't have time to admire the beauty of the ToW , Escort missions will provide you with such an opportunity. You will have to accompany the NPC from one game area to another, fighting off monsters encroaching on his life along the way. All you need is a team of 3-5 people. In total, you can complete five such “races” per day.

Arena

Everything is simple here too. You choose a player higher in rank than you, but approximately the same in level of development, win and take his place in the ranking. In addition to the Arena itself, there is also a Gladiator Arena, where your character fights elite monsters, as well as a Duel in the Ruins (5 players versus 5).

Dragon's Treasure

The most fun of all the challenges in the game. First, you will have to either carry the dragon eggs to the specified point, or break them. One way or another, before the dragon awakens you should have 12 eggs. And then you need to defeat the treasure guards. Experience, equipment, maps and other useful things are provided.

Temporary and Kingdom Events

Actually, these events deserve special mention, so we won’t dwell on them too much. Let's just say that on odd days of the week you can go out onto the “multi-story” Path of revelation. A rare bird will fly at least to the sixth floor. But rare cards are given as a reward. On even days of the week, Zodiac Bosses appear in the game, from whom you can borrow materials to improve your equipment.

These and other events provide a lot of experiences and other great things. The Treasure Hunter event deserves special attention, where two teams (“blue” and “red”) will compete for the right to be called the best treasure hunters. For greater effect, you will have to break the totems of the enemy team, which provide additional benefits, and also kill “foreign” players.

Rest

Well, if you decide to take a break from endlessly swinging a sword or casting spells, you can do equally useful (but more peaceful) things. For example, you can catch yourself a couple of strong companions on Guardian Island. Many of them are not only beautiful accessories, but also full-fledged participants in the battle.

ToW a place for dancing. So dance to the tune of the music box you received for participating in the Escort! Or at your guild’s ball around the fire.

Finally, the main “peaceful” activity in ToW is creating your own farm. Here it is not limited to just a vegetable garden and a pond where you can fish. On a farm in ToW, your character will have his own store, a bunch of ways to start the production of various goods, and the ability to decorate the site. Everything is like in the game “Farm Frenzy”, only built into an MMORPG.

If there is absolutely nothing else to do, use the Eye of True Sight. It will help you see what others don't see. And get lots of bonuses!

But the most useful way to spend your free time is, of course, improving your character’s characteristics. Please don't forget about this!

TOW-2B RF**

Main characteristics of TOW

** Wireless controlled rocket

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