RBS 70
RBS 70 (Robotsystem 70) is a man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) designed for anti-aircraft warfare in all climate zones and with little to no support from other forces. Originally designed and manufactured by the Swedish defence firm of Bofors Defence (now Saab Bofors Dynamics, since 2000). It uses the RB 70 missile, which is also in use in a number of other Swedish missile systems.
| RBS 70 | |
|---|---|
Latvian RBS 70 | |
| Type | Short-range Air Defense (SHORAD) Man-portable air-defence system (MANPADS) |
| Place of origin | Sweden |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1977–present |
| Wars | |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Bofors Defence (1980s–2000) Saab Bofors Dynamics (since 2000) |
| Unit cost | 3.3 million EUR in 2023 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 87 kg (stand + sight + missile) |
| Length | 1.32 m |
| Diameter | 106 mm |
| Wingspan | 32 cm |
| Warhead | 1.1 kg combined with 3,000 tungsten spheres and shaped charge |
Detonation mechanism | Adaptive proximity fuze function with 3 selectable modes (Off, Normal, Small target) |
| Engine | Booster and sustainer with smokeless solid propellant |
Operational range | 250 m – 9 km |
| Flight altitude | 5,000 m |
| Maximum speed | Mach 1.6 (Mark 0/1) Mach 2 (5 km in 12 seconds) (Mark 2/BOLIDE) |
Guidance system | Laser beam riding missile |
Launch platform | tripod, weapon platform (ASRAD-R) and warship |
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