

The HAP FCS (fire control system) has a laser targetting which locks into targets and follows them as long as they have a clear LoS with the GPS (gunner's primary sight). They will cause big issues when it comes to the guidance. The main downside when firing the HOT-3 are obstacles (trees, houses, etc). However, it is not too hard to aim, it just requires practice. This can be tricky considering the flight speed and the obstacles between you and your target.
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This is the biggest pro as, most of the time, T-90A will not face at you but the possibility is still there. 90% of the time, all the tanks engaged will not face towards the heli unless the attack is made in a 60° frontal arc LoS (Line-of-Sight). However, it is jammable by soft-kill APS such as EIREL APS (seen in AMX-30B2 BRENUS) and Shtora-1 (seen in T-90A) if spotted. This is an interesting ATGM as, since it is SACLOS guided, it will not trigger LWR compared to missiles like Hellfires. It should be noted that it is really slow and will take at least 10 seconds to arrive to target (240 m/s). The HOT-3 ATGM is a reliable anti-tank missile with a high penetration due to its tandem warhead. In Enduring Confrontation maps, any payload is recommended as EC is more forgiving payload-wise as multiple strikes can be done to a base, ground units, and enemy helicopters. More than enough rockets to destroy 11 tanks (considering you take 6 rockets per tank). If the player wants to play a more aggressive close-combat payload, then a rocket payload should be carried. If aimed correctly (depending on the target and where it is aimed), only one AGM is needed per tank.

Enough AGMs to take out 8 ground targets and 4 AAMs to provide anti-air defence against both jets and helicopters. The recommended payload for a fair trade in speed, firepower, and defensive capabilities is the "Hot-3 x8, Mistral x4" payload. The only drawback is that the helicopter is not able to carry Hellfires like the HAD. The HAP version has a wide variety of payloads for all types of players, for those who want to be fast and engage bases or ground targets as quickly as possible, and for those who want to carry out as much destruction as possible. Despite not having as much ordnance as other helicopters ( Ka-50/ 52, AH-64, etc) it has just the right amount to make it a beast in both air-to-air and air-to-ground combat. For this same reason, the EC-665 Tiger HAP can have multiple roles depending on the map.

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The mobility, small profile, manoeuvrability and movement capabilities while carrying full ordnance loads make this one of the best helicopters. The EC-665 Tiger HAP can be considered to be the second best reliable attack helicopter when it comes to all tasks in the battlefield, the EC-665 Tiger HAD being the first.
