TT-23 IPAW

The TT-23 Infantry Portable Anti-Armor Weapon (IPAW), formally Medium, Anti-Vehicle/Assault Weapon, Bore 103mm, TT-23 Dual Purpose Missile Delivery System, is an advanced missile delivery system that has served as the primary anti-armor weapons system of the Confederacy for over two decades. The IPAW is a dual purpose Surface-to-Air and Surface-to-Surface missile launcher capable of destroying both air and surface targets as well as hardened structures.

History
The IPAW was first fielded in 1990 as an anti-armor system for Confederate troops in the field. Initial field usage resulted in several complaints concerning the weight of the weapon, as well as the unusual loading mechanism. TerraTek contractors replaced some of the internal and external parts of the IPAW with high-impact polymers and aluminum alloy to lighten the IPAW considerably. After these modifications were made, the TT-23 became the benchmark for infantry-portable missile delivery systems.

Design
The TT-23 IPAW is an advanced missile delivery system that fires 103mm missiles. It is an infantry-portable shoulder-launched system that is capable of firing both guided anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles as well as "dumb" unguided missiles.

The IPAW has a 4x telescopic sight with onboard guidance systems for firing guided missiles, as well as iron sights for firing short-range unguided missiles. The IPAW can accurately hit a target from 1.5 km away, though the missile does drop slightly during flight to long-range targets. However, the IPAW's targeting systems take this into account when the user is preparing to fire.

The TT-23 utilizes a unique rotating barrel magazine and feed system. Instead of muzzle-loading the IPAW, the user inserts a large magazine pre-loaded with two missiles into the side of the launcher. The magazine doubles as part of the launcher's barrel system, and the two barrels rotate when fired. This unusual feature allows for a higher rate of fire and less risk of barrel fatigue. The IPAW also features a trigger guard, shoulder padding, and a thumbhole stock, making the IPAW a comfortable weapon to handle.

Missile Types
For more information, click the links for each individual missile type.

HEAT The High-Explosive Anti-Tank missile is utilized frequently when the Confederate military is expecting armored resistance.

HEDP The High-Explosive Dual Purpose missile is essentially a HEAT missile with a conventional fragmentation casing, making the missile more effective against unarmored targets.

MLMM The Mosquito lightweight multirole missile is a fire-and-forget third-generation multirole surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missile. The MLMM is the standard missile issued to IPAW users in the field, unless the situation warrants a dedicated surface-to-surface or surface-to-air missile.