FZ275 LGR explained

Is Missile:yes
FZ275 LGR
Type:Air-to-surface, anti-armor and anti-personnel missile
Origin:Belgium
Launch Platform:Attack Helicopter
Manufacturer:Thales
Adani Defence & Aerospace[1]
Design Date:2006–2010
Production Date:2017–present
Diameter:2.75" (70 mm)
Length:1.8 m
Weight:12.7 kg
Vehicle Range:1.5 - 8 km
Filling Weight:4.1 kg explosive
Engine:FZ276 MOD.1 rocket motor
Steering:4 folding canards
Guidance:SAL - Semi-Active Laser.

The FZ275 LGR - Laser Guided Rocket is a weapon system by Thales (formerly Forges de Zeebrugge). It is intended to provide a low-cost guided missile compatible with existing unguided 70mm rocket launch platforms. The HE (High Explosive) version of the FZ275 LGR is equipped with a HE warhead with impact fuze.[2]

In June 2024, Adani signed an agreement with Thales Group to indigenously manufacture 70 mm calibre FZ275 LGR rockets for Indian attack helicopters like HAL Rudra and HAL Prachand.[3] [4]

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Notes and References

  1. News: 2024-06-27 . Big Boost to Rudra and Prachand helicopters: Adani Defence and Thales Group to manufacture 70mm rockets in India . 2024-06-27 . The Economic Times . 0013-0389.
  2. Web site: Thales Belgium (BL VTS) – Rockets 70mm (2.75") : Laser guided rocket FZ275 LGR.
  3. News: 2024-06-27 . Big Boost to Rudra and Prachand helicopters: Adani Defence and Thales Group to manufacture 70mm rockets in India . 2024-06-27 . The Economic Times . 0013-0389.
  4. Web site: "Key Milestone": Adani Defence, Thales Tie Up To Make Rockets In India . 2024-06-27 . NDTV.com.
  5. Web site: FZ | Thales Belgium (BL VTS) – Rocket 70mm (2.75") : History.
  6. Web site: FZ Set Finalise Development of New 2.75-In Laser Guided Rocket .
  7. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: H145M firing campaign in Sweden: 70mm Laser Guided Rockets . YouTube.