BGM-71A TOW

Description

The TOW missile (the launch tube, missile with fins folded, and deployed missile are shown; scale is approximate)

The BGM-71A TOW is an American SACLOS-guided anti-tank missile. It was introduced in Update "Starfighters".

Vehicles equipped with this weapon

• M3 Bradley

General info

Effective damage

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Usage in battles

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See also

Related development

• BGM-71 TOW
• BGM-71B TOW
• BGM-71C I-TOW
• BGM-71D TOW-2

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