Thales Belgium (BL VTS) – Rocket system 70mm (2.75”) : Rocket launcher : 7, 1é or 19 tbe

Smart digital rocket launcher for LGR (2, 6, 7 or 19 tube)

Due to incresaing requirements by end-users for firing laser guided rocket, different smart digital and lightweight rocket launcher has been developed recently :

for fixed wings aircraft : 7-tube rocket launcher FZ800 and 19-tube rocket launcher FZ819
for rotary wings : 6-tube rocket launcher FZ606
for ground vehicles, drones (UAV) or vessels : 2-tube lightweight rocket launcher FZ602

All smart digital launchers rocket launcher are equipped with dual purpose detent mechanism suitable and fully compatible for both rocket motors WA (FZ90) and FFAR (FZ67 or FZ68).

FZ800

FZ800 Smart digital rocket launcher

Dimensions: (L x W x H) : 2003mm x Ø252mm
empty mass : 41 kg
max mass (loaded) : 107 to 131 kg

Features :

Enables firing laser guided rocket FZ275 LGR (in stand-alone configuration)
Launcher Interface Unit (LIU) providing a digital interface RS422 to the 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 UGR & LGR)

FZ819

FZ819 Smart digital rocket launcher

Dimensions: (L x W x H) : 2003mm x Ø402mm
empty mass : 93 kg
max mass (loaded) : 271 to 336 kg

Features :

Enables firing laser guided rocket FZ275 LGR (in stand-alone configuration)
Launcher Interface Unit (LIU) providing a digital interface RS422 to the 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 UGR & LGR)

FZ606

FZ606 Smart digital rocket launcher for LGR with LOBL capabitlty

Max. dimensions (L x l x H) : 1900 x 320 x 320 mm
mass (empty) : < 40 kg
Max. mass (loaded) : <118 kg

Features :

firing of Laser Guided Rocket FZ275 LGR with LOBL mode
Rocket identification
Discriminate LGR from ballistic and identify LGR (rocket motor; warhead and fuze)
Report complete inventory to the Weapon Management System or GSE
Bi-directional communication with FZ275 LGR
- In flight transmission of laser code to the LGR
- Transmission of target, aircraft and environmental
- data to optimise the LGR trajectory
- Get BIT status from LGR
Get LOBL status from LGR
Full flexibility (mix unguided and guided rocket)
equipped with LEP : Protecting the lenses of each LGR from aggressive environments rocket plume and other nearby weapons and enabling LOBL (Lock-On Before Launch)
Service Life: Up to 30 years and 6,000 flight hours with a mid-life overhaul
Rocket detection : rocket presence even in case of misfire or hang fire

FZ602

FZ602 Lightweight rocket launcher

Dimensions : L x H x W (in mm): 1860 x 195 x 131
Weight (empty) : 12.5 kg

FEATURES

Rocket selection and firing
Dual purpose: 70mm unguided and Laser Guided Rocket FZ275 LGR
Mixed loading with various warhead types
LOAL (Lock-On After Launch) mode

FZ602 Main characteristics

Ease of operation
light weight composite tube structure with 2-tube in aluminum
removable detent mechanism
easy maintainable
14” lug mechanical interface or flat surface
analog interface
intervalometer (optional)
individual removable seeker protection
safety switch and removable flag
ITAR Free

Operation & Integration :

airborne : drone
ground vehicle : unmanned and land vehicle
vessel platforms & coastal protection