| Pansarskott m/68 "Miniman" | |
| Origin: | Sweden |
| Type: | Anti-tank |
| Is Ranged: | yes |
| Is Explosive: | yes |
| Service: | 1968 |
| Manufacturer: | FFV Ordnance |
| Weight: | 2.9kg (06.4lb) |
| Length: | 0.9m (03feet) |
| Crew: | 1-2 |
| Cartridge: | HEAT |
| Caliber: | 74mm |
| Velocity: | 160m/s |
| Range: | 150m (490feet) (moving target) 250m (820feet) (stationary target) |
| Max Range: | 250m (820feet) |
| Recoil: | high low chamber launch system. |
| Filling: | Octol |
| Filling Weight: | 330g |
The Miniman (Swedish military designation Pansarskott m/68, abbreviated Pskott m/68[1]) is a disposable single-shot 74-mm unguided anti-tank smooth bore recoilless weapon, designed in Sweden by Försvarets Fabriksverk (FFV) and became operational in 1968.
The Miniman is delivered with the HEAT projectile pre-loaded launch tube. In appearance, the Miniman is similar to a single section tube US M72 LAW and French Sarpac of the same era.[2] In 1986 the Swedish Army adopted the FFV AT4, designated the Pansarskott m/86, to replace the Miniman. FFV engineers adopted the rugged but simple firing and safety mechanism of the Miniman for the AT4. The Miniman uses a unique version of the high-low chamber launch system that results in no recoil.
Moving targets can be attacked at a range of 150m (490feet) while stationary targets may be engaged out to . The Miniman's HEAT projectile has a copper liner and can penetrate 340mm of rolled homogeneous armour.[3]
Austria - known as PAR 70 (Panzerabwehrrohr 70).[4]
Finland - known as 74 KES 68 Miniman (74 millimetrin kertasinko malli 1968 Miniman, '74 millimetre disposable recoilless rifle model 1968 Miniman').[4] [5]
Sweden - known as Pskott m/68 (Pansarskott modell 1968), replaced by the m/86.[4]