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Saab Bofors Dynamics NLAW
Saab Bofors Dynamics · Anti-Tank · Sweden · Modern (1992–2009)
The Saab Bofors Dynamics NLAW, also known as the MBT LAW or RB 57, is a fire-and-forget, lightweight shoulder-fired, and disposable (single-use) line of sight (LOS) missile system, designed for infantry use. The missile uses a soft-launch system and is guided by predicted line of sight (PLOS). It can carry out an overfly top attack (OTA) on an armoured vehicle, or a direct attack (DA) on structures, non-armoured vehicles and helicopters.
Specifications
- Category
- Missiles
- Sub-Category
- Surface-to-Surface
- Domain
- Defence
- Era
- Modern (1992–2009)
- Country
- Sweden
- Manufacturer
- Saab Bofors Dynamics
- Operator
- Sweden/UK
- Primary Role
- Anti-Tank
- Status
- In Service
- Service Entry
- 2009
- Produced
- 20000
- Unit Cost (2026$)
- $50K
- Propulsion
- Rocket
- Engine
- Solid-fuel rocket motor
- Thrust / Power
- None (rocket)
- Launch
- Ground-launched
- Length (ft)
- 3.1
- Empty Weight (lb)
- 12
- MTOW (lb)
- 28
- Range (mi)
- 0.5
- Max Speed (mph)
- 450
- Max Speed (Mach)
- 0.59
- Armament
- HEAT (Predicted Line Of Sight)