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The Tech SAM Site is a neutral defensive structure that, when captured by an Engineer, is basically a surface-to-air (SAM) missile site able to engage aircraft effectively.
Official description[]
A simple SAM Site for anti-air defense. Unlike its bigger, more powerful variant, it uses no power.[1]
Overview[]
The Tech SAM Site is technically a capturable Patriot Missile Site, but it requires no power at all (the only stationary anti-air defense that has this attribute), has more hit points and firepower. This makes this defense not as much of a burden as capturing a Tech SAM Bunker.
It is effective against light to medium aircraft; its accuracy and fast projectile speed makes it impossible for such aircraft to dodge its attacks. Only retreating fast aircraft (such as fighter jets) are able to outrun its missiles.
Appearances[]
In the campaign, the Tech SAM Site is an uncommon structure that first appears in early Act One missions. They become rarer in Act Two, as they are replaced by superior anti-air options, in particular the Tech SAM Bunker.
Challenges[]
- In some challenges, the players will have at least two Tech SAM Bunkers near their starting locations. Otherwise, they are replaced by Tech SAM Bunkers and in some cases both or none appear.
See also[]
References[]
Tech Buildings and Miscellaneous Units 