Wiesel 1 HOT

Wiesel 1 HOT
Alternate Name(s)	Wiesel HOT
Tier / Class	Tier 7 TD
Type	Progression
Place of Origin	Germany
Dealer	Sophie Wölfli
Crew
Commander Driver
Vehicle Progression
◄ Previous Centauro 105 Warrior
Sustained Damage
Damage	900
Penetration	1000 mm
Damage per Minute	4494 per min.
Reload Time	20.5 s
Defense
Hit Points	1300
Hull vs AP	10 mm
Hull vs HEAT	15 mm
Hull Composition	Steel
Mobility
Max Speed	80 km/h
Acceleration 0 to 32 km/h	2.8 s
Weight	2750 kg
Hull Traverse	57.29 deg/s
Utility
Camo (Overall)	30 %
Vision Range while Moving	390 m
Targeting
Depression/Elevation	-10° / 15°
Turret Traverse	60 deg/s

The Wiesel 1 HOT is a Tier 7 progression Tank Destroyer under Sophie Wölfli's dealership.

History

Class: Reconnaissance Vehicle (Prototype)
Developed: 1990s
Service: N/A
Vehicles Built: 2
Operators: N/A

The Wiesel 1 HOT is a special variant of the Wiesel 1 vehicle family. The idea to mount HOT launchers on the Wiesel 1 chassis was first mentioned in the initial set of tactical requirements in 1970.

The Euromissile HOT ATGM system was a logical choice for the upcoming vehicle. It was co-developed by Germany (Bölkow) and France (Nord) to replace the older SS.11 system and development was well under way by 1970. The 136mm caliber missile was quite powerful too. In 1976, when limited production began, it could penetrate around 800mm of RHAe and had a maximum range of 4000 meters.

The initial Porsche proposal that was later declined changed the launcher type to the TOW launcher and that spelled the end of the HOT variant for nearly 30 years. The reasons for this switch are not actually public, but they are not that difficult to discern. For one, German-American military development cooperation was still well under way in 1970 and the Germans were generally willing to make some compromises and concessions to see it succeed. Secondly, the original TOW system had not only been developed in the early 1970s, it had been battle-tested (the first use was during the Vietnam War). It's possible the Germans saw it as a more realistic option than the HOT, which only entered limited production six years later.

In the 1990s, the HOT-armed Wiesel concept resurfaced, Unlike the TOW version, the launcher was an integrated part of a module called ATM (Anti-Tank Modular System) combining the launcher with advanced electronics and optics. A prototype of a HOT-equipped variant of the Wiesel 1 was introduced to the public during a special event in 1998, the opening day of the Luftlandebrigade 26 "Saarland". Another prototype appeared during the 2004 German Infantry Day event, this time with even more advanced optics.

However, the HOT-armed Wiesel ATM could not dislodge the TOWs that were firmly entrenched in the Bundeswehr supply chain and remained a prototype only.

Vehicle Traits

• Missiles Only: This vehicle is only armed with anti-tank guided missiles or unguided rockets, making it only viable in mid-to-long-range combat, since both are often difficult to aim at short distances.

Ammunition

#	Ammo Name	Ammo Type	XP Cost	Damage	Penetration	Velocity	Reload Time	More Info
1	HOT-2 ATGM	ATGM	Stock	900	1000 mm	250 m/s	20.50 s	Toggle
Magazine Type: Clip Partial Reload: Yes Magazine Size: 2 Reload within Magazine: 3.53 s Fire Chance Bonus: 300 % Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 5 % Bonus Module Damage: 25 % Flight Agility: 25.00 deg/s Self-Guided: No
2	HOT-2MP ATGM	ATGM	77,150	950	900 mm	250 m/s	20.50 s	Toggle
Magazine Type: Clip Partial Reload: Yes Magazine Size: 2 Reload within Magazine: 3.53 s Fire Chance Bonus: 300 % Damage Randomization: ± 10 % Penetration Randomization: ± 5 % Bonus Module Damage: 25 % Flight Agility: 25.00 deg/s Self-Guided: No

Upgrades

Armor

Wiesel 1 Stock Armor

XP Cost	Credit Cost	Hull Armor	Hull Composition	Turret Armor	Turret Composition	ERA Name	ERA Penetration Reduction
Stock	Stock	10 mm (vs AP) 15 mm (vs HEAT)	Steel	N/A vs AP N/A vs HEAT	N/A	N/A	N/A vs AP N/A vs HEAT
This vehicle's light armor offers basic protection from autocannons and machineguns.

Weapon

#	Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Aim Time	Reload Time	More Info
Weapon1	HOT ATGM Launcher	Stock	Stock	N/A	20.50 s	Toggle
Stats: Magazine Type: Clip Magazine Size: 2 Reload within Magazine: 3.53 s Burst Fire Rate: 17.00 rd/min Depression/Elevation: -10.0° / 15.0° Ammo: HOT-2 ATGM HOT-2MP ATGM

Engine

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Max Speed	Reverse Speed	Forward Acceleration	Hull Traverse	Fire Chance
Volkswagen 069 89 hp Diesel Engine	Stock	Stock	80 km/h	40 km/h	2.80 s (0 to 32 km/h) 18.55 s (0 to Max Speed)	57.29°	8 %

Parts

Name	XP Cost	Credit Cost	Description	Notes
GALIX 13 Smoke Grenades	Stock	Stock	Comes with 2 charges Takes 60s to recharge Duration: 10s
GALIX 17 Smoke Grenades	27,070	359,825	Comes with 6 charges in total Magazine capacity: 2 charges Takes 3s to recharge Duration: 10s Magazine reload time: 25s
Improved Thermal Imager	46,525	618,445	Ability to spot targets behind foliage improved by 30%
Improved Ammo Feed	91,650	1,218,155	Rate of fire is increased by 7%
Exhaust IR Masking System	18,050	239,885	Camouflage factor while moving increased by 19% Enemy Thermal Sights effectiveness reduced by 15%
D622B Tracks	Stock	Stock	Mobility (Light Terrain): 91.4% Mobility (Heavy Terrain): 78.2%
D622D Tracks	9,305	123,690	Mobility (Light Terrain): 91.9% Mobility (Heavy Terrain): 78.9%

Other unlocks

Name	Cost	Description	Notes
Battle Hardened	2,700	The Battle-Hardened status allows you to earn more Experience and Credits and also grants preferential matchmaking to the vehicle.
9,900 Reputation	33,770	Provides an injection of 9,900 Reputation.
9,900 Reputation	33,770	Provides an injection of 9,900 Reputation.
9,900 Reputation	33,770	Provides an injection of 9,900 Reputation.
9,900 Reputation	33,770	Provides an injection of 9,900 Reputation.

Abilities

#	Name	XP Cost	Stats	Activation Time	Duration	Cooldown	More Info
TopSpeed	Top Speed	Stock	Acceleration: +200% Max Speed: +5% Hull Traverse Rate: +50% Camo Penalty from Motion: +50%	N/A	20 s	60 s	Toggle
Description: Temporarily improves your vehicle's acceleration, maximum speed and hull traverse values at the cost of increased camouflage penalty for movement. In other words, activating this ability makes your vehicle easier to spot when moving. Conditions: No conditions bound to this ability.