C90-CR (M3)
| C90-CR | |
|---|---|
 Bottom: Top: longer range C90-CR cutaway to show antitank rocket projectile inside tube Early C90-C | |
| Type | Anti-tank |
| Place of origin | Spain |
| Service history | |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | Yemeni Civil War (2015-present)[1] Saudi-led intervention in Yemen (2015-present) Conflict in Najran, Jizan and Asir[2] |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Instalaza |
| Manufacturer | Instalaza |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 4.8kg |
| Length | 940mm[3] |
| Cartridge | Tandem HE[4] |
| Caliber | 90mm |
| Effective firing range | 300 m moving target |
| Sights | fixed 2X optical sight standard |
The Instalaza C90[5] is a 90 mm disposable, shoulder-fired and one-man operated rocket-propelled grenade launcher (RPG) which can be fitted with a VN38-C night vision device for full night combat capability.[6] It is being used as an infantry-type weapon.[7]
Variants
The following are variants produced by Instalaza:[6]
- C-90-CR (M3) and the C-90-CR-RB (M3) - equipped with hollow-charge warhead of different types. Has armor penetration of 400mm.[4]
- C-90-CR-AM (M3) - also has a head shaped charge, but with a special body that provides antipersonnel fragmentation
- C-90-CR-FIM (M3) - contains more than 1.3 kg of red phosphorus composition, producing incendiary effects and smoke.
- C-90-CR-BK (M3) - has a tandem warhead precursor for anti-bunker/building fortifications. The warhead pierces the walls and goes through the wall before it explodes inside the interior.
- C-90-CR-IN (M3) - is a training model with inert warhead.
Users
- Indonesian Army. In use with the infantry units and Special Forces. Versions C-90CR antiarmor, C-90-CR-RB (M3), C-90AM antipersonnel and C-90BK bunker buster.
- Indian Army; In use with the infantry units. C-90-CR-RB (M3) only.
- Italian Army. In use with Special Forces. Versions C-90CR antiarmor, C-90AM antipersonnel and C-90BK bunker buster.
- Houthis. Captured form Saudi Arabian Army in Yemeni Civil War
References
- ^ http://armamentresearch.com/research-report-no-6-spanish-c90-cr-rocket-launchers-alhambra-hand-grenades-in-yemen/
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrQoeXt_sXQ
- ^ the first C90-C and C90-C-AM were 840mm in length; the C90-CR versions increased to 940mm for the larger rocket motor; and the C90-CR(M3) increased the length to 983mm - i.e. showing the increase length with addition of shock-bumpers on the front and rear of the launcher
- ^ a b c "OPFOR Worldwide Equipment Guide" (PDF). September 2001. Retrieved 2010-07-12.
- ^ https://www.militaryfactory.com/smallarms/detail.asp?smallarms_id=955
- ^ a b "C-90-CR (M3)" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2011-01-09. Retrieved 2010-07-12.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "La Empresa". Retrieved 2010-07-12.
- ^ Estonian Ministry of Defence
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