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The infobox is intended as a quick reference. Don't add non-data items, like question marks, “none”, “see text” or links to article sections (the article's table of contents already does this). Only add “unknown” to assert that an information point is unknowable, not as a placeholder to show that it is missing from the article. Choose a representative model and indicate what it is with the <code>spec_label</code> parameter, instead of listing multiple data items in one field. | The infobox is intended as a quick reference. Don't add non-data items, like question marks, “none”, “see text” or links to article sections (the article's table of contents already does this). Only add “unknown” to assert that an information point is unknowable, not as a placeholder to show that it is missing from the article. Choose a representative model and indicate what it is with the <code>spec_label</code> parameter, instead of listing multiple data items in one field. | ||
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Revision as of 22:07, 9 March 2010
Usage
Countermeasure infobox
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| Place of origin | United States of America |
A Countermeasure infobox may be used to summarize information about a particular weapon or weapon system (such as a firearm, a sword, a grenade, an artillery piece, a torpedo, or a tank). The infobox should be added using the {{infobox countermeasure}} template, as shown below:
{{infobox countermeasure
| name =
| image =
| caption =
| origin =
| type =
<!-- Type selection -->
| is_fortification =
| is_vehicle =
| is_personnel =
| is_camouflage =
| is_active =
| is_passive =
<!-- Service history -->
| service =
| used_by =
| wars =
<!-- Production history -->
| designer =
| design_date =
| manufacturer =
| unit_cost =
| production_date =
| number =
| variants =
<!-- General specifications -->
| spec_label =
| length =
| part_length =
| width =
| height =
| diameter =
| crew =
<!-- camouflage specifications -->
| niche =
<!-- active protection specifications -->
| weight =
| armour =
| primary_armament =
| secondary_armament =
| engine =
| engine_power =
| pw_ratio =
| transmission =
| payload_capacity =
| suspension =
| clearance =
| fuel_capacity =
| vehicle_range =
| speed =
| guidance =
| steering =
<!-- passive protection specifications -->
| mass =
| mass/volume =
| effectiveness =
}}
Note: When using parameters, avoid the ambiguous abbreviation "N/A", and instead use "unknown" or "none". All subjective or qualitative judgements and numerical quantities or statistics must be cited to a reliable source (see WP:MILMOS#CITE).
The infobox is intended as a quick reference. Don't add non-data items, like question marks, “none”, “see text” or links to article sections (the article's table of contents already does this). Only add “unknown” to assert that an information point is unknowable, not as a placeholder to show that it is missing from the article. Choose a representative model and indicate what it is with the spec_label parameter, instead of listing multiple data items in one field.
This template may also be used for general categories of countermeasures, such as active protection system and vehicle armor, by including only some general characteristics.
General parameters:
- name – the formal name of the countermeasure.
- image – optional – an image of the countermeasure. The image must be given in the form [[Image:Example.jpg|300px]]; in particular, the thumb attribute must not be selected.
- caption – optional – the text to be placed below the image.
- origin – optional – the country or place where the countermeasure originated or was first manufactured.
- type – optional – the type of countermeasure.
Type selection parameters (these parameters control whether—and how—particular specification fields will be displayed; multiple ones may be enabled where appropriate):
- is_ranged – "yes" if the weapon is a ranged weapon, such as a firearm or bow; must be left blank otherwise.
- is_bladed – "yes" if the weapon is a bladed, pointed, or blunt hand-held weapon, such as a sword, mace, or polearm; must be left blank otherwise.
- is_explosive – "yes" if the weapon is an explosive device, such as a grenade or bomb; must be left blank otherwise.
- is_fortification – "yes" if the countermeasure protects a fortification, such as a tank; must be left blank otherwise.
- is_vehicle – "yes" if the countermeasure protects a self-propelled vehicle, such as a tank; must be left blank otherwise.
- is_personnel – "yes" if the countermeasure protects an individual. must be left blank otherwise.
- is_UK – "yes" if the field labels should use British/Commonwealth English (calibre, armour); must be left blank otherwise.
Service history parameters:
- service – optional – the period (usually given in years) when the weapon was in service.
- used_by – optional – the countries, armed forces, or other groups using the weapon; this may be omitted for weapons employed only in their country of origin.
- wars – optional – any wars during which the weapon saw service.
Production history parameters:
- designer – optional – the person or group responsible for designing the weapon.
- design_date – optional – the date (usually given as a year) when the weapon was designed.
- manufacturer – optional – the manufacturer of the weapon.
- unit_cost – optional – the unit cost of the weapon; this should only be indicated for weapons currently being produced.
- production_date – optional – the period (usually given in years) when the weapon was produced.
- number – optional – the number of countermeasures of this type that were manufactured.
- variants – optional – any variant models of the countermeasure.
General specification parameters:
- spec_label – optional – a label for the specifications, to be used when data for a particular variant is indicated; should be left blank otherwise.
- mass – optional – the weight of the countermeasure.
- mass/volume – optional – the weight of the armor per unit.
- breech – optional – for artillery, the type of breech mechanism.
- recoil – optional – for artillery, the recoil system used.
- carriage – optional – for artillery, the type of carriage used.
- elevation – optional – for artillery, the vertical range of possible firing angles.
- traverse – optional – for artillery, the horizontal range of possible firing angles.
Bladed weapon specification parameters (only available if is_bladed is set to "yes"):
- blade_type – optional – for bladed weapons (e.g. swords), a description of the blade.
- hilt_type – optional – for bladed weapons (e.g. swords), a description of the hilt.
- sheath_type – optional – for bladed weapons (e.g. swords), a description of the scabbard or sheath, if any.
- head_type – optional – for blunt or striking weapons (e.g. axes, polearms, or maces), a description of the head.
- haft_type – optional – for blunt or striking weapons (e.g. axes, polearms, or maces), a description of the haft.
Vehicle specification parameters (most only available if is_vehicle is set to "yes"; some are also activated if is_missile is set to "yes"):
- armour – optional – the armour plating of the vehicle; different armour thickness at different points may be indicated if needed.
- primary_armament – optional – the primary armament mounted on the vehicle, if any.
- secondary_armament – optional – the secondary armament mounted on the vehicle, if any.
- engine – optional – the type of engine used by the vehicle or missile.
- engine_power – optional – the power output of the engine, usually in hp or kW.
- pw_ratio – optional – the power-to-weight ratio, usually in hp/tonne.
- transmission – optional – the type of transmission used by the vehicle.
- payload_capacity – optional – the overall payload capacity weight of the vehicle.
- propellant – optional – for missiles, the propellant used.
- fuel_capacity – optional – the fuel capacity of the vehicle.
- suspension – optional – the suspension of the vehicle.
- clearance – optional – the ground clearance of the vehicle.
- wingspan – optional – for missiles, the wingspan.
- vehicle_range – optional – the operational range of the vehicle or missile.
- ceiling – optional – for missiles, the flight ceiling.
- altitude – optional – for missiles, the normal flight altitude.
- depth – optional – for underwater weapons such as torpedoes, the maximum operating depth.
- boost – optional – for missiles, the maximum boost time.
- speed – optional – the maximum speed of the vehicle or missile; this is usually the road speed, but other values may be indicated if appropriate.
- guidance – optional – the guidance system used by the missile (or the vehicle, if unmanned).
- steering – optional – the steering system used by the missile or vehicle.
- accuracy – optional – for missiles, the guidance accuracy.
- launch_platform – optional – for missiles, the launch platform.
- transport – optional – for missiles, the transportation vehicle or method, if different from the launch platform.
