APILAS



Overview

APILAS

Soldiers with APILAS and sub caliber training aid at the firing range.
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Origin
France
Type
Rocket launcher (disposable)
Entered service
1985
Status
In service
Development
Early 1980's
Developer
France
Production
1985 - 2006?
Producer
France - Matra Manurhin
Unit cost
€ 2.000
Number produced
Over 120.000 produced by 2006
Designations
RAC 112
112 RSKES APILAS (Finnish service)
Notable users
France
Finland

Details

Facts APILAS
General
Origin
France
Type
Rocket launcher
Crew
1
Lifespan
Disposable launcher
Dimensions
Weight
9 kg in total
4.7 kg launcher only
Length
1.26 m in firing mode
1.29 m with protective covers
Ammunition
Ammunition types
HEAT warhead only
Rate of fire
Single shot
Warhead
Diameter
112 mm tube diameter
108 mm warhead diameter
Warhead type
Single HEAT with blast effect
Penetration
720 mm RHA
2 m concrete
Velocity
293 m/s
1.9 s flight time to 500 m
Range
300 to 500 m depending on target type
25 m arming distance
Accessories
Sights
Retractable sight unit

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