C90-CR (M3)

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C90-CR
Instalaza C90-CR-BK (M3).jpg
C-90-CR-BK (M3) variant
TypeAnti-tank weapon
Rocket-propelled grenade
Place of originSpain
Service history
In service1990-Present
Used bySee Users
WarsYemeni Civil War (2015–present)[1]
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Production history
DesignerInstalaza
ManufacturerInstalaza
Specifications
Mass4.8 kg
Length940 mm[2]
CartridgeTandem HE[3]
Caliber90 mm
Muzzle velocity160 m/sec[4]
Effective firing range350 m[5]
Sightsfixed 2× optical sight standard

The Instalaza C90 is a 90 mm disposable, shoulder-fired and one-man operated rocket-propelled grenade launcher (RPG) which can be fitted with a VN38-C night vision device for full night combat capability.[6] It is being used as an infantry-type weapon, with Instalaza also claiming it to be the, "lightest infantry weapons system in its class".[5][7]

Variants[]

The following are variants produced by Instalaza:[6]

  • C90-CR (M3) – equipped with hollow-charge warhead of different types. Has armor penetration of 400 mm.[3]
  • C90-CR-RB (M3.5) and the C-90-CR-RB (M3) – equipped with hollow-charge warhead. Has armor penetration of 500 mm.
  • C90-CR-AM (M3.5) – also has a head shaped charge, but with a special body that provides antipersonnel fragmentation
  • C90-CR-FIM (M3.5) – contains more than 1.3 kg of red phosphorus composition, producing incendiary effects and smoke.
  • C90-CR-BK (M3.5) – has a tandem warhead precursor for anti-bunker/building fortifications. The warhead pierces the walls and goes through the wall before it explodes inside the interior.
  • C-90-CR-IN (M3) – is a training model with inert warhead.

Users[]

 Colombia
  • Colombian Army
 Ecuador
 El Salvador
 Estonia[8]
 Indonesia
  • Indonesian Army. In use with the infantry units and Special Forces. Versions C-90CR antiarmor, C-90-CR-RB (M3), C-90AM antipersonnel and C-90BK bunker buster.
 India
 Brunei
 Italy
  • Italian Army. In use with Special Forces. Versions C-90CR antiarmor, C-90AM antipersonnel and C-90BK bunker buster.
 Malaysia
 Saudi Arabia
 Spain[3]
 Kuwait
 Ukraine[9]

References[]

  1. ^ "Research Report No. 6: Spanish C90-CR rocket launchers & Alhambra hand grenades in Yemen - Armament Research Services (ARES)". 30 August 2016.
  2. ^ the first C90-C and C90-C-AM were 840mm in length; the C90-CR versions increased to 940mm for the larger rocket motor; and the C90-CR(M3) increased the length to 983mm - i.e. showing the increase length with addition of shock-bumpers on the front and rear of the launcher
  3. ^ a b c "OPFOR Worldwide Equipment Guide" (PDF). September 2001. Retrieved 2010-07-12.
  4. ^ "Instalaza C90". Military Factory. MilitaryFactory.com. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
  5. ^ a b "C90-CR (M3), the lightest infantry weapon system in its class". Instalaza. Instalaza. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
  6. ^ a b "C-90-CR (M3)" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2011-01-09. Retrieved 2010-07-12.
  7. ^ "La Empresa". Archived from the original on 2010-09-19. Retrieved 2010-07-12.
  8. ^ Estonian Ministry of Defence
  9. ^ Reuters (2022-03-02). "Spain to send grenade launchers and machine guns to Ukraine, minister says". Reuters. Retrieved 2022-03-08.

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