SAM Launcher

This article page refers to the ambiguously-named SAM Launcher unit that the Enemy Faction has access to. For the Allied Faction's SAM launchers, see SAM Launcher P or Backstop SAM Launcher.

"Standard air defense platform capable of firing a variety of radar guided surface-to-air missiles. Requires [a] link to at least one Fire Control Radar." -- Mission Editor description

This is the enemy's Surface-to-Air Missile launcher (aka. SAM Site). It has 4 launch rails mounted on a turret. The unit can be configured in the mission editor to reload its stock after a specified delay (Default 120 seconds). Despite its description, the SAM Launcher can also be linked up to nearby SAM S/A Radars or even MAD-4 Radars.

Armament

Each of the SAM Launcher's different configurations. From left to right: BSM-66, BSM-66LR (ASM-66LR), and FLKM-100.

The enemy faction's SAM Site has a few different kinds of Surface-to-Air Missiles it can equip in the Mission Editor, depending on the desired role.

• BSM-66 - "Standard semi-active radar-guided surface to air missile." The standard Surface-to-Air Missile. Attempts to intercept the target, dealing major damage on impact.
• BSM-66LR - "Standard semi-active radar-guided surface to air missile. Equipped with first-stage booster for extended range." A regular SAM with an extra booster stage, giving it much longer range and making it harder to outrun or outmaneuver.
• FLKM-100 - "Dual stage long range active radar-guided missile that deploys a field of explosive munitions." Essentially a BSM-66LR with active radar guidance that functions as an aerial cluster bomb. Intercepts the target and deploys a small field of cluster bomblets in front of them. The spread-out damage makes it excellent for dealing with bandits in close formation.
• ASM-66LR - "Active radar-guided surface to air missile. Equipped with a first-stage booster for extended range." Similar to the BSM-66LR, but with active radar tracking, allowing it to seek out and reacquire targets on its own after being launched.