What is the SMAW's effective range to a 1x2m target?

What is the SMAW's effective range to a 1x2m target?

• A. 150m
• B. 700m
• C. 350m
• D. 250m

Answer: (D)

The main idea is that “effective range” is the furthest distance at which you can still reliably achieve a hit and defeat a target with a given weapon. The SMAW fires unguided rockets, so as distance grows, the round drops more in its ballistic arc and becomes less stable in hit accuracy. For a target sized about 1 by 2 meters, that reliable, practical limit for a direct-fire engagement is around 250 meters. Closer than that, hits and effects are very reliable; farther distances reduce hit probability and the warhead’s effectiveness against a target of that size. So 250 meters is the farthest distance you’d expect to produce a dependable effect, making it the correct choice.

The main idea is that “effective range” is the furthest distance at which you can still reliably achieve a hit and defeat a target with a given weapon. The SMAW fires unguided rockets, so as distance grows, the round drops more in its ballistic arc and becomes less stable in hit accuracy. For a target sized about 1 by 2 meters, that reliable, practical limit for a direct-fire engagement is around 250 meters. Closer than that, hits and effects are very reliable; farther distances reduce hit probability and the warhead’s effectiveness against a target of that size. So 250 meters is the farthest distance you’d expect to produce a dependable effect, making it the correct choice.