An upgraded version of Kashtan-M, capable of damaging ships and stopping hypersonic missiles (sometimes). Good for ships with very few AA slots, such as RF Lider. It’s a jack-of-all-trades but a master of none. Hybrid-type AA combines missile AA and gun AA into a single system. For further elaboration, check out the article comparing Shtorm, USS Enterprise, and CN Type 004. It’s special because it shoots 2 missiles in a burst before reloading, deals decent damage and has a quick reload. It focuses on multiple targets and has a lot of range and a quick reload. However, because of aircraft/helicopter flares, this system is outdated and missile AA is no longer the best counter for aircraft. This means in the end, they are most effective at countering missiles. These kinds of defenses are meant to combat aircraft, as they focus on one plane in a squadron and are capable of taking them out more quickly. It does not help that a lot of them only focus on one incoming missile, only blocking the said missile and letting others pass while they reload.

Most of the missile-type AA defenses fire one shot and then reload, meaning they get overwhelmed very easily. Its problem lies within the reload and ammunition. It’s homing (meaning it follows its target), deals a lot of damage, and activates earlier (more range) than all other types of AA. Missile AA is widely considered to be the best AA type in the game.

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