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The SA-7 Grail soldier is the Consortium's anti-air infantry.[1]

Overview[]

SA-7s are fragile, but come equipped with powerful anti-air missiles.

Despite being unassuming, SA-7s are some of the most dangerous infantry units in the game, mostly due to their ability to easily counter enemy aircraft. Though many aircraft are able to destroy infantry units with terrifying ease and it can fall just as easily as a Tunguska whenever if one shows up, their ability to exploit cover and mobility through transport vehicles nonetheless compensates for this, and well-placed SA-7s can be used to great effect, demolishing enemy aircraft while keeping themselves and other potential targets safe.

However, SA-7's main flaw is its very high price tag for its specialization. It is incredibly high for a single unit, and while its power justifies it somewhat with the ability to gain much more value, the loss of even one can be a significant dent in one's economy, especially since Consortium actually favors cheaper units. It is also unable to defend itself against anything that doesn't fly, and even when fighting aircraft the matchup can be shaky at times. Often, SA-7s have to be placed strategically for maximum effect.

Background[]

The 9K32 “Strela-2” (Russian 9К32 “Cтрела-2” — arrow; NATO reporting name SA-7 Grail) is a man-portable, shoulder-fired, low-altitude surface-to-air missile system with a high explosive warhead and passive infrared homing guidance. Broadly comparable to the US Army FIM-43 Redeye, it was the first generation of Soviet man-portable SAMs, entering service in 1968, with series production starting in 1970.

Described by one expert as being "the premier Russian export line", the Strela and its variants have seen widespread use in nearly every regional conflict since 1968.

References[]

  1. Eugen Systems, Atari, Act of War: Direct Action. March 15, 2005

See also[]

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