M79A
90 mm M79A HEAT Hand Rocket
90 mm M79A HEAT rocket supplied in a transport container, with a 350 m effective range and more than 400 mm penetration of homogeneous armour.
Also written: 90
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Specification
| Calibre | 90 mm |
|---|---|
| Type | HEAT |
| Mass of container with rocket | 5.2 kg |
| Rocket mass | 3.67 kg |
| Length of container with rocket | 715 mm |
| Rocket length | 691 mm |
| Muzzle velocity | 245 m/s |
| Max range | 1960 m |
| Effective range | 350 m |
| Fuze arming distance | 6 to 20 m |
| Fuze self-destruct time | 4 to 6 s |
| Penetration on homogeneous armour plate | > 400 mm |
| Operating temperature | -30 to +40 deg C |
| Packing | 1 rocket per container, 3 containers in a wooden case, 12 cases on a pallet |
All data provided for information purposes; final specification is defined per contract.