Miniman
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The Miniman (Swedish military designation Pansarskott m/68, abbreviated Pskott m/68 ) is a disposable single-shot 74-mm unguided anti-tank smooth bore recoilless weapon, designed in Sweden by Försvarets Fabriksverk (FFV) and became operational in 1968.
The Miniman (Swedish military designation Pansarskott m/68, abbreviated Pskott m/68 ) is a disposable single-shot 74-mm unguided anti-tank smooth bore recoilless weapon, designed in Sweden by Försvarets Fabriksverk (FFV) and became operational in 1968.
Description
The Miniman is delivered with the HEAT projectile pre-loaded launch tube. In appearance, the Miniman is similar to a single section tube US M72 LAW and French Sarpac of the same era. In 1986 the Swedish Army adopted the FFV AT4, designated the Pansarskott m/86, to replace the Miniman. FFV engineers adopted the rugged but simple firing and safety mechanism of the Miniman for the AT4. The Miniman uses a unique version of the high–low chamber launch system that results in no recoil. Moving targets can be attacked at a range of while stationary targets may be engaged out to . The Miniman's HEAT projectile has a copper liner and can penetrate of rolled homogeneous armour.
Users
Former users
– known as PAR 70 (Panzerabwehrrohr 70). – known as 74 KES 68 Miniman (74 millimetrin kertasinko malli 1968 Miniman, '74 millimetre disposable recoilless rifle model 1968 Miniman'). – known as Pskott m/68 (Pansarskott modell 1968), replaced by the m/86.
See also
List of rocket launchers List of anti-tank missiles
References
Citations Sources (JIW) Ian Hogg, Jane's Infantry Weapons 1984-85, London: Jane's Publishing Company Ltd., 1984.
External links
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