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Upon reaching its target, the primary warhead fragments into multiple secondary warheads that explode within a split second. The detonations produce a large field of blast field, making the cluster bomb most effective against fighter formations. | Upon reaching its target, the primary warhead fragments into multiple secondary warheads that explode within a split second. The detonations produce a large field of blast field, making the cluster bomb most effective against fighter formations. | ||
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| + | [[Image:CB Cluster 35 M.png|The GTM Cluster Bomb schematic in a CB Animation.]]<br> | ||
==Performance== | ==Performance== | ||
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| − | {{Comment|Like the [[GTM Infyrno]] the Cluster Bomb is difficult to use, unlike the [[GTM Infyrno]] the Cluster Bomb doesn't do a lot of damage, even when you get it right, because of the tiny damage caused by the "Cluster Bomb Baby" in | + | {{Comment|Like the [[GTM Infyrno]] the Cluster Bomb is difficult to use, unlike the [[GTM Infyrno]] the Cluster Bomb doesn't do a lot of damage, even when you get it right, because of the tiny damage caused by the "Cluster Bomb Baby" in FreeSpace 1 (see:[[Weapon Comparison (FS1)]]. |
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| − | The Cluster Bomb is quite similar in function to the [[GTM Infyrno|Infyrno missile]] of FS2, only that the former is a heat-seeking missile and the latter a remote-detonated cluster bomb. | + | Another thing about the Cluster Bomb is that, unlike the Infyrno, you CANNOT remote-detonate it. In other words, you cannot actually put that anti-fighter screen where you need it most. The Cluster Bomb is more like a more powerful, shorter-ranged [[GTM MX-64|Rockeye]]. If a fighter gets hit by this, it is definitely a goner. However, because this missile has a range of about 500m, that would be unlikely. At the least, it's better than a [[GTM Synaptic|Synaptic]]. |
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| + | The Cluster Bomb is quite similar in function to the [[GTM Infyrno|Infyrno missile]] of FS2, only that the former is a heat-seeking missile and the latter a remote-detonated cluster bomb. It homes in towards the nearest hostile target upon launch and explodes when it is near the target, spewing several small warheads that detonate simultaneously and almost immediately. While a successful hit almost always guarantees a kill, what lets the Cluster Bomb down and makes it almost useless is its relatively slow speed and horrible turn rate. Most fighters are capable of turning harder and faster than the Cluster Bomb, and if they play it right, they can evade a Cluster Bomb simply by making quick, sharp turns and using the afterburners at the right moment. It is possible to kill some ships with this missile, but even a poor marksman like myself prefer other missiles to this. | ||
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| + | There's nothing "cluster" about it, really, with its pitiful explosion radius. The Cluster Bomb is more like a Phoenix V that has half the range and doesn't require aspect lock to home. Like the Phoenix, a direct hit is nearly a guaranteed kill, and can be a nasty surprise to snap off at overly aggressive dogfighters.}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:28, 21 October 2020
GTM-86 Cluster Bomb
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| The GTM-86 Cluster Bomb |
Contents
Tech Room Data
A second-generation Synaptic bomb, this GTI-developed cluster warhead has been designed for attacks against entire wings of enemy ships.
Upon reaching its target, the primary warhead fragments into multiple secondary warheads that explode within a split second. The detonations produce a large field of blast field, making the cluster bomb most effective against fighter formations.
Command Brief Animation
Performance
Statistics
| Range | 800 m | |
| Reload time | 5.0 s | |
| Velocity | 160 ms-1 | |
| Base Damage | 60 | |
| Armor Damage | Full | 60 |
| Shield Damage | Good | 45 |
| Subsystem Damage | Full | 60 |
| Shockwave Radius | 30 / 100 m | |
| Type: | Heat Seeking | |
| View Cone: | 180 degrees | |
| Minimum Lock Time: | N / A | |
| Turn Rate (360 degrees): | 1.0 s | |
Spawned warheads
| Range | 75 m | |
| Reload time | 0.0 s | |
| Velocity | 250 ms-1 | |
| Base Damage | 35 | |
| Armor Damage | Full | 35 |
| Shield Damage | Full | 35 |
| Subsystem Damage | Average | 17.5 |
| Shockwave Radius | 20 / 60 m | |
| Type: | Heat Seeking | |
| View Cone: | 45 degrees | |
| Minimum Lock Time: | N / A | |
| Turn Rate (360 degrees): | 1.0 s | |
Notes
- Weapon spawns 8 smaller warheads
Veteran Comments
Another thing about the Cluster Bomb is that, unlike the Infyrno, you CANNOT remote-detonate it. In other words, you cannot actually put that anti-fighter screen where you need it most. The Cluster Bomb is more like a more powerful, shorter-ranged Rockeye. If a fighter gets hit by this, it is definitely a goner. However, because this missile has a range of about 500m, that would be unlikely. At the least, it's better than a Synaptic.
The Cluster Bomb is quite similar in function to the Infyrno missile of FS2, only that the former is a heat-seeking missile and the latter a remote-detonated cluster bomb. It homes in towards the nearest hostile target upon launch and explodes when it is near the target, spewing several small warheads that detonate simultaneously and almost immediately. While a successful hit almost always guarantees a kill, what lets the Cluster Bomb down and makes it almost useless is its relatively slow speed and horrible turn rate. Most fighters are capable of turning harder and faster than the Cluster Bomb, and if they play it right, they can evade a Cluster Bomb simply by making quick, sharp turns and using the afterburners at the right moment. It is possible to kill some ships with this missile, but even a poor marksman like myself prefer other missiles to this.
