LAU51 MOD.5

Reference data

  • Document reference : STB M45-12-1 Technical requirements specification
  • NATO Stock Number (NSN) : 1340-13-110-1809

Mechanical characteristics

The LAU51 MOD.5 rocket launcher system includes nine-teen (19) tubes.

The LAU51 MOD.5 rocket launcher is compatible with every fixed wing aircraft provided with NATO 14" suspension lugs.

  • Outer diameter : 402 mm
  • Overall length : 2307 mm
  • Total mass (empty) : 89 kg

Performances

  • Firing mode : ripple / single
  • Intervallometry : 40 and 60 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 2.75" FZ rocket warheads conventional and equipped with remote set fuze

Qualified platforms

  • Rotary wing aircraft :

Not suitable

 

  • Fixed wing aircraft :

OEM, aircraft builder

Model

BAE Systems

BAE Hawk Mk123, Mk100/200

General Dynamics

F-16 Falcon

Northrop Grumman

F-5E