FZ275 LGR | |
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Type | Air-to-surface, anti-armor and anti-personnel missile |
Place of origin | Belgium |
Production history | |
Designed | 2006 – 2010 |
Manufacturer | Thales |
Produced | 2017 - present |
Specifications | |
Mass | 12.7 kg |
Length | 1.8 m |
Diameter | 2.75" (70 mm) |
Warhead weight | 4.1 kg explosive |
Engine | FZ276 MOD.1 rocket motor |
Operational range | 1.5 - 8 km |
Guidance system | SAL - Semi-Active Laser. |
Steering system | 4 folding canards |
Launch platform | Attack Helicopter |
The FZ275 LGR - Laser Guided Rocket is a weapon system by Thales (formerly Forges de Zeebrugge). It is intended to provide a low-cost guided missile compatible with existing unguided 70mm rocket launch platforms. The HE (High Explosive) version of the FZ275 LGR is equipped with a HE warhead with impact fuze.[1]