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M113 with RBS-70

Air Defence Systemconfirmed

M113 with RBS-70

RBS 70 (Robotsystem 70) is a man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) designed for anti-aircraft warfare in all climate zones and with little to no support from other forces. Originally designed and manufactured by the Swedish defence firm of Bofors Defence (now Saab Bofors Dynamics, since 2000). It uses the RB 70 missile, which is also in use in a number of other Swedish missile systems.

Specifications

TypeAir Defence System
OriginSweden
ManufacturerBofors Defence, Saab Bofors Dynamics
Introduced1977
StatusIn service
Weight0.09 t
Length1.32 m
Range0.25 km
Ceiling5,000 m
Guidance systemLaser beam riding missile

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Pakistan1confirmed

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