M3E1 MAAWS (Carl Gustaf)

M3E1 MAAWS (Carl Gustaf)

Type: Sniper Rifle

Domain: land

Country of Origin: Sweden

Manufacturer: Saab AB

Overview

Multi-role Anti-Armor Anti-Personnel Weapon System based on the Swedish Carl Gustaf M4. Fires 84mm rounds including HEAT, HE, smoke, illumination, and programmable airburst munitions. Weighs 6.6 kg unloaded. Provides infantry squads with organic anti-armor, anti-structure, and anti-personnel capability at ranges up to 1,500 meters.

Technical Specifications

Crew2 (gunner + loader)
Type84mm Recoilless Rifle / Anti-Tank Weapon
Length1,065 mm
Weight6.3 kg (M3E1 with composite construction)
Caliber84mm
Rate of Fire6 rounds/min
Warhead TypesHEAT, HE, Smoke, Illumination, HEDP, HEDP-502
Effective Range700 m (anti-armor) / 1,000 m (area fire)

Operators

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