FZ | Thales Belgium (BL VTS) – Rocket system 70mm (2.75”) : M159 (19-tube) Metallic rocket launcher 70mm (aluminium) for helicopters

M159 19-tube metallic rocket launcher for helicopter

M159 is an aluminium high-drag, straight cylindrical 19-tube reusable launcher designed for helicopter use. The M159 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 : M0139-30-0001-02 Technical Specification of needs and Acceptance Conditions of 2.75in Rocket Launcher M159 MOD.2-1/A
NATO stock number (NSN) : 1340-13-118-5752

Mechanical characteristics

Outside diameter : 402mm
Overall length : 1653 mm
Total mass (empty) : 80 kg

Performances

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