FV438 Swingfire

FV438 Swingfire
Details
Tier / Class:	6 TD
Nation:	United Kingdom
Dealer:	Sophie Wölfli
Reputation:	270,300
Cost:	4,000,000
Stats - Stock (Renowned)
Max Damage:	700
DPM:	3,818
Penetration:	625 (700) mm
Hit Points:	1,870
Hull F/S/R:	12 / 10 / 8
Turret F/S/R:	8 / 8 / 8
Max Speed:	67.68 km/h
Acceleration 0-32kph:	9.26 (5.96) s
Hull Traverse:	51.40 (58.70) deg/s
Camouflage:	31%
Vision:	410 m
Accuracy (Spread):	N/A°
Max Cannon Depression:	45.0/45.0°
Turret Traverse Speed:	N/A deg/s

FV438 Swingfire
Details
Tier / Class:	6 TD
Nation:	United Kingdom
Dealer:	Sophie Wölfli
Reputation:	270,300
Cost:	4,000,000
Stats - Stock (Renowned)
Max Damage:	700
DPM:	3,818
Penetration:	625 (700) mm
Hit Points:	1,870
Hull F/S/R:	12 / 10 / 8
Turret F/S/R:	8 / 8 / 8
Max Speed:	67.68 km/h
Acceleration 0-32kph:	9.26 (5.96) s
Hull Traverse:	51.40 (58.70)
Camouflage:	31%
Vision:	410 m
Accuracy (Spread):	N/A°
Max Cannon Depression:	45.0/45.0°
Turret Traverse Speed:	N/A deg/s

The Swingfire is a tier 6 Tank Destroyer originating from the United Kingdom, and is sold by Sophie Wölfli. It can be unlocked from the Wiesel 1 TOW, and leads to the FV510 Warrior MILAN.

Features

• High spot and rof: had high spotting ranges and rate of fire.
• Missile weapons only: this vehicle only has missile weaponry.
• Waterproof: this vehicle can remain longer under water.

Player Recommendations

Featuring a potent two shot ATGM launcher, but mediocre mobility, the Swingfire is a long-range sniper capable of devastating enemy tanks and must quickly relocate after it fires its salvo. But with no effective armor and a flight path that does not allow the Swingfire to shoot at close range targets, it relies heavily on outranging and avoiding incoming fire. Effectively defenseless at close range.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Excellent camouflage rating
• Great spotting capabilities
• Devastating ATGM salvo
• Able to fire and guide missiles from behind cover

Cons

• Non-existent armor
• Only fires ATGMs
• Long reload time
• Missiles fire upwards, making the Swingfire useless in point-blank range
• Fixed pod (turret)

Upgrade Suggestions

With a reliance on firepower and mobility, upgrading to the Swingfire SWIG ATGM and K60 Multi-fuel Engine should be an early priority, to capitalize on the strengths of the vehicle.

Retrofit Suggestions

• Advanced Muzzle Reference System
• Augmented Optics
• Improved Gun Breech
• Improved Pioneer Tool Kit

Commander and Crew Skill Suggestions

• Commander: Rashid Al-Atassi, to improve ATGM reload time, view range, and camo rating
• Driver: Spin to Win, Off-Road Driving
• Gunner: Sharpshooter, Do the Twist
• Loader: Rapid Fire, Explosive Shells/Preparation

Armor

FV438 Stock Armor

Reputation Cost	Credits	Hull Armor (F/S/R)	Hull Composition	Turret Armor (F/S/R)	Turret Composition	ERA Type	ERA Modifiers
Stock	Stock	12/10/8	Steel	8/8/8	Steel
Based on the FV432 hull, the Swingfire boasts a steel turret and hull which protect against small arms fire.

Firepower

Swingfire Launchers

Missile Name	Type	Reputation	Damage	Penetration	Velocity	Reload Time	Missiles in Launcher	Reload within Launcher	Burst Fire Rate	Splash Radius	Flight Agility	Self-Guided
Swingfire ATGM	HEAT	Stock	700	625mm	185m/s	20.00s	2	{{{reloadm}}}s	30.00rd/min	0m	{{{agility}}}deg/s	No
Swingfire SWIG ATGM	HEAT	75,085	700	700mm	185m/s	20.00s	2	{{{reloadm}}}s	30.00rd/min	0m	{{{agility}}}deg/s	No

Mobility

Name	Reputation Cost	Credits	Max Speed	Reverse Speed	0 to 32km/h	0 to Max Speed	Hull Traverse	Fire Chance
Rolls Royce B81 Petrol Engine	Stock	Stock	67.68km/h	{{{reverse}}}	9.26s	{{{0-max}}}	51.40deg/s	{{{firechance}}}
Rolls Royce K60 Multi-fuel Engine	12,015	256,000	67.68km/h	{{{reverse}}}	5.96s	{{{0-max}}}	58.70deg/s	{{{firechance}}}

Upgrades

Swingfire Technology

Name	Reputation Cost	Credits	Description
Spall Liner	19,220	409,600	Increases vehicle HP by 150.
L8 Smoke Grenades	28,830	614,400	Provides 8 total smoke grenades with a 2-round magazine. Smoke can be fired every 6 seconds. The magazine takes 80 seconds to reload.

Retrofits

Proven

Name	Reputation Cost	Credits	Description
Improved Filter Systems v2	33,790	750,000	Increases acceleration and improves engine durability.

Special Ability

Name	Activation Time	Duration	Reload Time	Ability	Changes
Top Speed	0 s	20 s	60 s	Improves acceleration time, increases maximum speed and hull traverse rate. Reduces camouflage factor in motion.	Acceleration +200% Max Speed +5% Hull Traverse Speed +50% Camo Factor in Motion +50%

History

Class: Anti-Tank Missile Carrier
Developed: 1970s
Service: 1970s-1986
Vehicles Built: N/A
Operators: United Kingdom

This British-designed armored fighting vehicle was created as a variant of the FV432 chassis, armed with Swingfire anti-tank guided missiles. A notable feature for this vehicle is that the launchers can be reloaded from inside the vehicle, allowing the crew to remain protected in combat. An interesting feature of this vehicle was that it could be fired remotely by a crewmember located up to 100 meters away from the vehicle, allowing it to stay completely hidden while firing. The FV438 entered service in the 1970s with the British Infantry and Royal Armoured Corp, and eventually transitioned to the Royal Artillery in the 1980s. The vehicle has never seen combat and was phased out in 1986.

See also

• M1134 ATGM
• FV510 Warrior MILAN

External links

• Vehicles in Focus: FV438 Swingfire