M79A
90 mm M79A HEAT Hand Rocket
90 mm shoulder-launched HEAT rocket penetrating more than 400 mm of homogeneous armour, effective range 350 m.
Also written: 90
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. Full technical data sheets are issued on request against a stated end-user.