FZ | Thales Belgium (BL VTS) – Rockets 70mm (2.75”) : FZ225 (19-tube) light weight composite rocket launcher or pod 70mm for helicoptes

FZ225

FZ225 is a lightweight composite material high-drag, straight cylindrical 19-tube reusable launcher designed for helicopter use. The FZ225 is equipped with removable universal dual purpose FZ125 detent mechanism enabling to fire FFAR and WA rockets.

It can be fitted with an optional removable rear fairing.

Reference data
Mechanical characteristics
Performances

Reference data

Document reference : STB M0225 FZ225 Technical requirement specification
NATO Stock Number (NSN) : 1340-13-117-7726

Mechanical characteristics

The FZ225 rocket launcher system includes a nineteen (19) tube rocket composite central section with equipped with a Launcher Interface Unit (LIU).

Outer diameter : 402 mm
Overall length : 1668 mm
Total mass (empty) : 45 kg

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 a remote set fuze