MilitaryRBS-70
Missile Systemconfirmed
The RBS 70 is a man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS) designed for short-range air defense against various aerial threats. It employs a laser beam riding guidance system, making it highly resistant to electronic countermeasures like flares and chaff.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | Sweden |
| Manufacturer | Saab Dynamics |
| Introduced | 1977 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 2,450 km/h |
| Range | 8 km |
| Crew | 1 |
| Weight | 0.087 t |
History
Developed in Sweden by Saab Dynamics in 1977, it has been widely exported and used by many countries for short-range air defense.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 1 | confirmed |
| Brazil | — | confirmed |
| Indonesia | — | confirmed |
| Australia | — | confirmed |
| Ukraine | — | confirmed |
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