C90-CR (M3)
C90-CR | |
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![]() C-90-CR-BK (M3) variant | |
Type | Anti-tank weapon Rocket-propelled grenade |
Place of origin | Spain |
Service history | |
In service | 1990-Present |
Used by | See Users |
Wars | Yemeni Civil War (2015–present)[1] 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine |
Production history | |
Designer | Instalaza |
Manufacturer | Instalaza |
Specifications | |
Mass | 4.8 kg |
Length | 940 mm[2] |
Cartridge | Tandem HE[3] |
Caliber | 90 mm |
Muzzle velocity | 160 m/sec[4] |
Effective firing range | 350 m[5] |
Sights | fixed 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[]
- Colombian Army
- 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.
- Indian Army; C-90-CR-RB (M3) only.
- Italian Army. In use with Special Forces. Versions C-90CR antiarmor, C-90AM antipersonnel and C-90BK bunker buster.
- Spanish Army
- Spanish Marines
- Spanish Air Force
- Guardia Civil
References[]
- ^ "Research Report No. 6: Spanish C90-CR rocket launchers & Alhambra hand grenades in Yemen - Armament Research Services (ARES)". 30 August 2016.
- ^ 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
- ^ a b c "OPFOR Worldwide Equipment Guide" (PDF). September 2001. Retrieved 2010-07-12.
- ^ "Instalaza C90". Military Factory. MilitaryFactory.com. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
- ^ a b "C90-CR (M3), the lightest infantry weapon system in its class". Instalaza. Instalaza. Retrieved 1 March 2022.
- ^ a b "C-90-CR (M3)" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2011-01-09. Retrieved 2010-07-12.
- ^ "La Empresa". Archived from the original on 2010-09-19. Retrieved 2010-07-12.
- ^ Estonian Ministry of Defence
- ^ Reuters (2022-03-02). "Spain to send grenade launchers and machine guns to Ukraine, minister says". Reuters. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
External links[]
Categories:
- Anti-tank rockets
- Weapons of Spain
- Military equipment introduced in the 1990s