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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 Freespace 1 (see:[[Weapon Comparison (FS1)]].)}}
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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 Freespace 1 (see:[[Weapon Comparison (FS1)]].
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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 Rockeye|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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Revision as of 02:19, 20 December 2007

GTM-86 Cluster Bomb

Primaries
Secondaries
Turrets

Weapon Comparison Table, FS1

Primaries
Secondaries
Turrets

Weapon Comparison Table, FS2


File:Cluster Bomb 320x240.jpg
The GTM-86 Cluster Bomb


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.


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

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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). 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.