RAC 112 APILAS French 112mm Rocket Launcher
RAC
Rocket Launcher
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Basic Information
Name
RAC 112 APILAS French 112mm Rocket Launcher
Designation
RAC
Alternate Designation
RAC 112 APILAS (Armor-Piercing Infantry Light Arm System)
Equipment Type
Rocket Launcher
Manufacturer
GIAT
Date of Introduction
1985
Description
The RAC 112 APILAS French 112mm Rocket Launcher is a portable one-shot 112 mm recoilless anti-tank weapon designed in France by GIAT Industries. Over 120,000 of the APILAS launchers have been produced, and they are in service with many countries.
Ground Specifications
Crew
1
Main Weapon
112mm Rocket Launcher
System
Alternate Designation
RAC 112 APILAS (Armor-Piercing Infantry Light Arm System)
Type
Rocket Launcher
Caliber
122 mm
Manufacturer
GIAT Industries
Crew
1 ea
Warhead Type
Single HEAT with blast effect
Maximum Firing Range
300 to 500 m depending on target type
Arming Distance
25.0 m
Velocity
293 m/s
Penetration
720 mm RHA;
2 m concrete
Sights
Retractable sight unit
Dimensions
Length, In Firing Mode
1.26 m
Length, with Pretective Covers
1.29 m
Diameter
122 mm
Weight, Total
9.0 kg
Weight, Launcher Only
4.7 kg
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Details
Country of Origin
France
Category
Rocket Launchers
Land > Infantry Weapons > Rocket Launchers
Filter Label
R
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
1.26 m
Width
0.12 m
Height
—
Weight
9 kg
Operators (18)
France
Italy
South Korea
Ukraine
South Africa
Spain
Belgium
Chad
Chile
Colombia
Cyprus
Djibouti
Finland
Jordan
Morocco
Saudi Arabia
Syria
Taiwan
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