DARPA-80

The , full designation: Dual Aiming Rocket Platform - Advanced, 80mm, is a hybrid rocket launcher designed by MILITECH to excel in anti-armour and anti-air applications. This breech-loaded weapon combines precision target-locking technology with the versatility of dumb-fired projectiles, offering a comprehensive solution for a variety of combat scenarios.
== Data Vault ==
"The DARPA-80 rocket launcher isn't just a tool of destruction; it is a testament to MILITECH's unwavering dedication to innovation. With its unparalleled precision, adaptability, and the capacity to annihilate the most formidable adversaries, the DARPA-80 stands as a true force multiplier on the cybernetic, advanced battlefield. It's more than a weapon; it's the embodiment of tactical supremacy, ready to shape the future of warfare."
== Design==
According to MILITECH, the DARPA-80 is a side-loaded, breech rocket launcher featuring hybrid 80mm rockets, oversized flares, and specialised Nanobot payloads. The hybrid rockets are tailored to devastate armoured targets, proving effective against main battle tanks (MBTs) and powerful mechas such as the XL5 and XL9 Manticore, iconic threats in the Futureline war. The launcher's versatility extends to its ammunition options, including oversized flares for enhanced visibility and specialised Nanobot payloads designed to consume enemy targets with a corrosive toxin upon impact. This diversity allows operators to adapt the DARPA-80 to a range of tactical situations on the battlefield.
Equipped with an advanced optical sight, the DARPA-80 provides operators with a dual-function system. It serves as both a target-locking mechanism, ensuring precise and guided shots, and an aiming aid for unguided shots. This flexibility empowers soldiers to swiftly adapt to dynamic combat scenarios, offering them a tactical advantage over their adversaries.
MILITECH's commitment to user-friendliness is evident in the DARPA-80's design. The sculpted shoulder rest, doubling as a stock, minimises recoil and enhances the launcher's overall handling. Cutlass-style grips further contribute to ergonomics, ensuring comfort and control during extended engagements. The DARPA-80 is a symbol of MILITECH's dedication to providing cutting-edge weaponry for the ever-evolving challenges of future warfare.
In addition to its formidable capabilities, the DARPA-80 rocket launcher features an innovative breech loading mechanism that sets it apart from conventional rocket launchers. Unlike traditional designs where rockets are inserted from the rear of the barrel, the DARPA-80 utiliSes a unique side-loading system for enhanced convenience and efficiency.
With the breech opened, operators can swiftly and securely insert rockets into the launcher's barrel from the side. This design streamlines the loading process, minimising downtime between shots and allowing operators to maintain focus on their mission objectives without cumbersome reloading procedures. Additionally, the side-loading configuration ensures optimal ergonomics and manoeuvrability, enabling operators to reload the launcher quickly and efficiently even in high-pressure combat situations.
=== Specifications ===
*Length: 633mm
*Caliber: 84x140mm HEAT-AA v. 3
*Effective Range: 3000 Metres
*Weight: 12.5 kg
== Gallery ==
=== First Person Perspective ===
File:DARPA-80 rocket launcher fpv.png|First Person View
File:DARPA-80 integrated sight.png|Integrated Sight
File:Reloading the DARPA-80 rocket launcher.png|Reloading
== Trivia ==
=== General ===
*The DARPA-80 is effortlessly effective against robotic combatants, which can easily turn a CID-6, CID-8 and even a CID-12 to scrap metal when hit directly.
*The integrated optical sight is made from a special crystalline material that is similar to the FM49 Sabre starfighter, which gives it great durability and the ability to repair itself when destroyed.
*For missions that demand a unique edge, operators have the option to load specialized Nanobot payloads. Upon direct impact, these Nanobots deploy a corrosive toxin, devouring enemy targets from the inside out. It represents the pinnacle of advanced weaponry, offering a devastating yet precise means of neutralizing threats.
*The side loading, breech loaded design makes it easy to insert a rocket.
*The DARPA-80 is sometimes mounted on SBI-OX 3 droids, which was confirmed by the Stryke Blast Initiative.
*The barrel has a unique gradient finish.
*The final models of the launcher did not omit its earlier designation of "THALES XM53".
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