FZ819

FZ819 is a 19-tube reusable digital launcher launcher designed for firing laser guided rocket FZ275 LGR from fixed wings aircraft. The FZ819 is equipped with removable universal dual purpose FZ125 detent mechanism enabling to fire FFAR and WA rockets.

Capabilities

  • Enables firing laser guided rocket FZ275 LGR (in stand-alone configuration)
  • Launcher Interface Unit (LIU) providing a digital interface RS422 to the Weapon Management System (WMS)
  • Shelf life : 100 firings/tube
  • intervalometry (min. 80ms) adjusted at the WMS level
  • allows the pilot/gunner to select the zone or the tube to be fired
  • Full flexibility (mix unguided or guided rockets)

Product characteristics

  • 19-tube rocket launcher
  • Full flexibility in terms of rocket hosting  (either 19 FZ275 LGR, either 19 ballistic unguided conventional rockets or a mix of them)
  • Maximum dimensions (L x Ø) : 2003mm x Ø402mm
  • Empty mass : 93 kg
  • Max. mass (loaded) : 271 to 336 kg
  • Maintainable rocket launcher (limited to detent mechanism)

Reference data

  • Document reference : TBD
  • NATO Stock Number (NSN) : TBD

Mechanical characteristics

The FZ800 rocket launcher system includes a seven (7) tube rocket :

  • Diameter :  Ø252 mm
  • Overall length : 2003 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  and are equipped with a remote set fuze