RBS 70
Type: Short-Range Air Defense System
Domain: land
Country of Origin: Sweden
Manufacturer: Saab
Overview
The RBS 70 is a Swedish man-portable air defense system using laser beam-riding guidance. Unlike heat-seeking MANPADS, its laser guidance makes it immune to infrared countermeasures and flares. The latest Bolide missile variant provides extended range and improved capability against small targets including UAVs. It has been exported to over 19 countries.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 2-3 |
|---|---|
| range | 8 km (Bolide) |
| missile | RBS 70 Mk2 / Bolide |
| warhead | Proximity + impact fused |
| altitude | 5 km |
| guidance | Laser beam-riding (SACLOS) |
| setup_time | < 30 seconds |
| missile_speed | Mach 2.7 |
Operators
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Czech Republic
- Norway
- Sweden
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