Thales Belgium (BL VTS) – Rockets 70mm (2.75”) : FZ207 (19-tube) light weight composite rocket launcher or pod 70mm for helicopters

FZ207

FZ207 is a lightweight composite high-drag, straight cylindrical 19-tube reusable launcher designed for helicopter use. The FZ207 is equipped with removable universal dual purpose FZ125 detent mechanism enabling to fire FFAR and WA rockets.

The design of FZ207 is identical to that of the FZ225, but not equipped with a launcher interface unit (LIU). It can be fitted with an optional removable rear fairing.

Reference data
Mechanical characteristics
Performances

Reference data

Document reference : STB M0207 Technical requirement specification
NATO Stock Number (NSN) : 1340-13-117-7724

Mechanical characteristics

The FZ207 rocket launcher system includes a seven (19) tube rocket composite central section.

Outside diameter : 402 mm
Overall length : 1668 mm
Total mass (empty) : 41kg

Mechanical interface

14'' NATO standard suspension lugs

Performances

Firing mode : ripple / single
Intervallometry : 80 ms (minimum)
Dual purpose : designed for firing both types of FZ 2.75" FZ® FFAR and WA rocket motors
Rocket warheads : designed for firing all types of conventional 2.75" FZ® rocket warheads equipped with remote set fuze