Blowing up Vehicles
by Michael Lee ("Wand3rer")
Description:
Blowing up vehicles is a very simple thing to do when you know what to do. At first glance you'll probably figure that all you have to do is throw enough grenades at it or hit it with a few M2 mines, maybe hitting it with a few RPGs or AT4s, shooting it with an M203, throwing Grenades at it, or maybe even using your own gun, which are some ways to do it, but there are much easier ways to do it. This article will elaborate on the best ways to destroy vehicles with every weapon in SOCOM 3 (save for typical primary and secondary weapons, which are all grouped into one section because one statement applies for all of them).
Using M2 Mines:
The best way to blow up a vehicle with M2 mines is to plant the mines perpendicular to the vehicle, and plant them a short distance apart (not right next to eachother, though). Here's an illustration.
As you can see, the vehicle will receive more damage by hitting more than one mine at once than by hitting them one at a time. This goes especially for Tanks (specifically the Terrorist tank).
When dealing with light vehicles, such as Technicals or ASLVs (more commonly known as "buggies"), one M2 mine can cripple the vehicle easily, and two will definitely destroy it. Once again though, when a vehicle hits multiple mines at once it will deal the most potential damag.
When dealing with heavier vehicles, such as Tanks or Convoy Trucks, it will take three M2 mines (you can only get two at a tiem) in order to destroy them. Two will cripple the vehicle well though, but if you throw a grenade at the vehicle AFTER the mines go off, it will probably start a fire that will eventually destroy the vehicle. Keep in mind as a sidenote that Bradley tanks are the easiest heavy vehicle to destroy (2 mines will do it well).
When it comes to planting M2 mines, plant them in narrow passes that vehicles will normally go through... preferably not in a road, but instead in bushes (although they are hard to see no matter where they are, they have a flicker that a good vehicle driver will see way before he drives over it). Smoke grenades provide good cover as well.
Using AT4s or RPGs:
AT4s and RPGs are best used in multiple shots. Three shots from any gun will destroy any person in SOCOM 3, and three shots from any explosive will destroy any vehicle in SOCOM 3 (coincidence???). The maximum shots you can carry is two, so don't plan on taking down vehicles by yourself. It takes teamwork and speed if you don't have a vehicle of your own... especially if you're fighting agaist a tank.
Using M203s:
Using an M203 is an efficient way to harm a vehicle, especially a fast one that is chasing you down. When you're attacking a vehicle with an M203, DO NOT MISS. Two shots at least will destroy the lightest vehicle (like a Technical or an ALSV), but don't count on destroying a Tank even if you somehow manage to shoot it with all of your grenade shots... but rest assured you'll put a dent in it.
Using Grenades:
The best way to blow up a vehicle with grenades is to get the grenade to explode on top of the vehicle. The weak spot of a tank is behind and above it, so plant your grenades there. Grenades will also not affect people in vehicles too much, so you will have to rely on your weapon if you are trying to kill people in a Technical or buggy (or even the .50 turret on the Terrorist Tank). Be prepared to use lots of grenades, especially if you have a tank, but don't be stupid and try to blow up a tank with all of your grenades when it is fine to begin with.
Using your gun:
Contrary to popular belief, WEAPONS WILL NOT HARM A TANK. If you don't believe it, try taking an M60 or any other non-explosive weapon into a respawn room and unloading your magazines into it the entire time in any spot of a tank and then hop into it toward the end of the match. You won't find any difference in the tank. Guns are best used against light vehicles, but they only make an impact or dent on the vehicle when you can shoot it constantly for a long time. Short bursts won't do much of anything for you, especially if you don't have the time.
As a general rule that is stated in the Polish mission of Single Player where you have to save the First Lady, always aim for the vehicle's engine, no matter what it is you're shooting at.
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